What is a speed square?

Square® is a triangular measuring tool that is made of metal. It has many applications and can be used on roofs, measure angles, mark lumber, create perpendicular lines or simply make quick measurements. Square Square® Square is a product patented and produced by Swanson Tool Co., Inc. Further generic forms of the tool are created by other manufacturers. They are more appropriately referred to as angle squares of the rafter or the measuring square in the shape of a triangle. The term square actually goes to an action that helps to do-help measuring squares so that the corners that require 90 degrees of angles are appropriately measured. The tool is primarily used by pushing the right triangle of the instrument against the corners of the measuring surface. Suitable characters are made appropriately.

The long edge of Speed® SMJS or Hypotenus of the Triangle, can be used as a practical ruler or straight. The length usually measures 7 inches (about 17.8 cm) or more. Square Speed® include Diamond Design®, which is DIAManto marking that easily identifies the middle point of the ruler.

Square® Square® was invented by Albert J. Swanson in 1925 and was long considered a necessary tool for amateur and professional carpenter. Those who scrapbook or work in other crafts requiring accurate measurements can also use a SPEED® square to indicate corners and find out the ideal and direct location of items or measurement.

Most suppliers, builders and others in the building field appreciate the simplicity of SPEED® square, its many applications and easy use. It produces a great hand tool and is cheap, running about $ 8-10 (USD). Also Fje it comfortably in pockets pants.