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Correcting the Square (If Needed)

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A framing sqaure that’s off by a tiny amount can ruin an entire project!

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What happens here

If the framing square is off, it can be corrected. If the two drawn lines diverge outwards (indicating the square is 'open' or wider than 90 degrees), use a center punch and hammer to strike the *inside* corner of the square. If the lines converge inwards (indicating the square is 'closed' or less than 90 degrees), use the center punch and hammer to strike the *outside* corner of the square. These small impacts will slightly stretch or compress the metal, adjusting the angle. Re-test after each small adjustment until the square is true.

Goal: Restore the framing square to perfect 90-degree accuracy

Tools and materials

  • Center Punch — To make small indentations in the metal at the corner of the square for adjustment
  • Framing Square — The tool being adjusted to restore its 90-degree angle
  • Hammer — To strike the center punch and make the indentation
  • White Marker — To visually illustrate the punching locations in the video (not for actual use on your square)

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or your line does something like this don't worry, there's a way to fix that. All right, if you need to punch your square this way and close it in you're going to punch in this outside corner. If you need to move the square this way you're going to punch on your inside corner. If you have a framing square that's off by just a little bit, fix it right away. That little bit could turn into inches

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