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Speed Square Mastery: Stop Using It Wrong

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The video begins with an introduction to the speed square, noting its invention by Albert Swanson and the continued presence of Swanson Speed Squares today. The presenter showcases various types of speed squares, including models from Milwaukee and Empire, highlighting that even more affordable options often come with useful accessories like a belt clip and an instructional booklet. The general utility of the tool for numerous applications is emphasized.

Goal: Understand the origin and general versatility of the speed square

Tools and materials

  • Speed Square — Demonstrating various uses and features
  • Belt Clip Swanson — Attaching the speed square to a belt for easy access
  • Instructional Booklet Swanson — Providing guidance on speed square uses

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Here are all the uses of a speed square. Let's get after it. The speed square was created by a guy named Albert Swanson and yes, Swanson speed squares are still around today and actually one of the more cheaper speed squares. You get the speed square, a belt clip and and this handy book. So we're going to go through this book and see what Swanson intended the speed square to be. Now Swanson created the speed square because he was sick of having to use a framing square. They're big, they're clunky and they require a lot of math. A speed square has a few different uses, a lot of different uses and we're going to go through them right now.

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