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Swanson Tool Co., Inc

SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue

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Style: 7" Speed Square


Pattern Name: Speed Square


Features

  • MULTIPLE GRADATIONS: Make the exact mark you need! Gradations Included For Marking Common, Hip, Valley, And Jack Rafters; Useful For Determining And Marking Angles And Making Square Cuts On Boards
  • FEATURES: Pocket-Sized Swanson Blue Book, A Comprehensive Guide To Help Workers Make Correct Angle Cuts For Any Pitched Roof, and it includes pages of inch rise per foot run data - meaning you don't have to do the math.
  • INCLUDES: Features Common To 5 Different Tools (Try Square, Miter Square, Saw Guide, Line Scriber, And Protractor) Making The Speed Square Something That Belongs On Every Tradesman'S Tool Bench
  • EASY TO USE: 1/4-In Spaced Scribing Notches And The Diamond Cutout For Easy Rafter Seat Cuts And Scribing The Most Common And Popular Stud Widths, and Black gradations against its non-glare, matte finish make for easy reading in any lighting conditions
  • MADE IN USA: The Speed Square, made in the USA since 1925, is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer
  • SIMPLIFY IMPORTANT TASKS: Any time you need to ensure something is square, this Speed Square is the best tool for the job. It's also really easy to mark 90 and 45 degrees with this square. The Swanson Speed Square is the perfect square for every project and job.
  • WHEN USED AS A SAW GUIDE: The Speed Square makes truing up a board easy

Description

The Swanson Speed Square was first developed by company founder Albert Swanson in 1925. This innovative tool combines 5 tools into 1: 1. Try Square, 2. Miter Square, 3. saw guide, 4. line scriber, and 5. protractor. The Speed Square is die-cast for durability and accuracy. Made of heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy, it is built to last. Black-filled gradations stand out against a matte finish for easy reading. The Speed Square includes the Swanson Blue Book of rafter length and roof construction and also features markings for using the Swanson one-number method of rafter layout. The Swanson Speed Square is our most popular product and remains the most trusted square of its kind. Look for the Diamond cutout for genuine Swanson products. From the Manufacturer The Swanson Tool SO101 7-inch Speed Square is a popular pocket-sized square that incorporates features of the framing square, tri, miter, and protractor squares. Common rafter and hip/valley rafter scales permit one-number references for all cuts. The square is merely rotated to the proper roof pitch value on either scale to assure the correct angle cut. The slot along the scales will accommodate an adjustable locking pin for repetitive cuts using any 1/4-inch bolt and nut. Comes with a handy, 62-page pocket sized booklet that provides vital instructions, reference diagrams, and tables for the construction of roofs and stairs.

Material: Swanson Speed Square


Brand: Swanson Tool Co., Inc


Color: Blue


Style: 7" Speed Square


Graduation Range: 1/8 Inches


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 8 x 8 inches; 8 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ S0101


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2004


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Swanson Tool


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Best Sellers Rank: #1,018 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Carpentry Squares


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great for the money
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
Easy to read. Sturdy. Perfect square shape. Good quality for the money. Will be using this for a while.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025 by Grant
    • Great Toolbox Staple!
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
I am not a straight-line drawer so this tool has made a huge difference in my projects! I am converting a camper van and this has been a go-to for me for all the measuring and cutting I have to do. You can use this for so many things that I think everyone should have one.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025 by Emily Jean
    • Best square you can buy.
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
Heavy duty, durable and precise framing square. My last Swanson square lasted me roughly 10 years (until someone nabbed it out of my toolbox), and I expect this one to meet or exceed that.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025 by Chris Ford
    • Quality
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
Solid, classic and well made. Not a cheap one.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025 by Doc
    • First Timer w/Rafters and "Birdsmouth."
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
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I'm always trying to increase my knowledge of building and carpentry and recently decided to incorporate a rafter (with bird'smouth) design into my window awning project. The Swanson square was perfect for the job and with the book it came with I was able to learn the "One-Number" rule that makes it real simple to build your roof rafters. I'd advise all first timers to do it on a smaller project--such as dog house or small shed--before a home's roof. I'm not a natural numbers guy so only read the book in a few parts, watched a quick video on the Swanson square and then went to work. I went through three sets of 2x4 rafters templates until I got the angle just right for the rafter to sit up against the ledger against the wall and the birdsmouth to land on the lower 'sill plate' that would support the window awning. I think my "ONE" number for pitch was 9 (I was using degrees{36}) and from that number you can essentially build a real roof. It came out great and from this one project I''m pretty sure I can build a real roof for any structure I design at this point. If you know your 'one' number prior to building a new project but we didn't because of other concerns such as making the awning tall enough for my clients to walk under while slope had to be steep enough to provide sufficient shade to window. As a result, my assistant and I had to test angle cuts (and then hold them up against the framing structure) until we got the approximation of 36 degree-which makes all the rafters plumb cuts. Then using the square we got the pitch of 9. More importantly, you can use a simple formula to find the distance for your birdsmouth (where your 'seat' and 'heel' cuts meet the outer edge of your bulding/sill plate). Prior to this project I only used my squares for 90degree cuts. Now, it's opened up a whole world of building possibilities. Thanks for the book, Swanson. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019 by Anu Ray Anu Ray
    • Must have tool
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
My father and grandfather both had this speed square. Any wood projects they did back in the day, it was with them. So now that I own my own house it's finally my turn to buy one. If you plan on doing projects yourself, or you're a seasoned contractor, this is a must have. You can use a speed square to find roof pitches, guide your circular saw and more including marking any angle from 0 to 90 degrees. Very easy to use once you get an understanding of measurements and it even still comes with that small blue instruction book. The only difference now is they make it with the numbers easier to see than the old ones. Great classic tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024 by Mikey_Man_X
    • Good tool
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
Useful tool
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025 by Connie2019
    • All good 👍
Style: 7" Speed Square Size: 7 inch
Great quality and price. Would highly recommend 😁
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025 by Jeffrey Watkins

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