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Introduction to the Speed Square

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Top 5 uses of a speed square #diy #construction #tools #speed #home

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The presenter begins by introducing the speed square, a triangular carpentry tool. He shares its historical context, noting it was invented in 1925 by Albert Swanson, whose company (Swanson Tool Co.) still manufactures them. The core design principles of the speed square are highlighted: 'speed' for quick layout tasks like measuring and finding degrees, and 'square' for ensuring perfect 90-degree angles in carpentry. A red Milwaukee speed square is prominently displayed and handled throughout this introduction.

Goal: Understand the Speed Square's Origin and Core Functions

Tools and materials

  • Pencil — Pointing to features on the speed square and for visual demonstration
  • Speed Square Milwaukee — Demonstrating the tool's features, history, and basic functions

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Top five uses of a speed square. So, the speed square was invented in 1925 by a guy named Albert Swanson. And yes, the Swanson company is still around today making speed squares. Albert himself, Mr. Swanson, was sick of having use your just your average square. He didn't like the math involved, so he created what we have now as the speed square. The speed square was known to do two things. One, speed as far as layout goes, whether you're quick measuring something, finding degrees of things, and then also your square, which obvious, your 90, squaring things up. So, here are the top five uses of the speed square.

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