Basics of a Speed Square Lesson - Measuring and Marking Lesson Series - Trade Skills Video *UPDATED*

Welcome to the Construction Measuring and Marking Series: In this video, we will review the basics of how to use a construction speed square - sometimes called a framing square or rafter square.

Video lessons in this series include Tape Measure Use, how to Read a Tape Measure including the inches and fractions, and all the other marks and symbols. There are also videos on the Speed Square, Chalk line, and levels. Join us for the entire lesson series

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0:00 Squaring and 90 degrees
1:09 Parts of a Speed Square
3:14 Marking squared and parallel lines
9:17 Measuring and marking angles
15:53 Speed square saw guide

[savagebolt]

Man, I wish you had this yt channel when I was in high school! (68 - 72) I'm usually a day late & a dollar short, but I was around too early for ytube. I found a speed square 40 years ago, and the only thing I ever used it for was making a 90° line on a board to follow with my circular saw. (And that usually comes out crooked!) Next time I will clamp the square to the board as a guide, as I need 2 hands to operate the saw. I'm old ya know.

I hope you get rich, or at least make a comfortable income from this channel. You absolutely deserve it!!!❤

[thenocode]

Don’t know how this came up on my feed…but I love it…I build all the time…I wasn’t comfortable with speed square..now I am…and I’m subscribing

[kurdtpatton]

This was very thorough, concise, and easy to understand. Thank you!

[williamsharktv]

Now I will save precious time thanks to this! There were some tricks I did not know. Thanks a lot for this great video!

[mar]

This time I learned the use of pivot. Thank you Teacher, Sir!

[mwartz]

You really made that easier to understand how to use a speed square to its full potential, thank you 😊

[ltridge]

I just came across your channel and like how clearly you explain the speed square. In my 20+ years in my trade. I've done a mix of residential and commercial. It's sad that so many "carpenters" only know how to make a 90° and 45°. I just subscribed and look forward to browsing more videos. Always looking for ways to improve find new nuggets!

[juliusspartacus]

Finally a clear and concise tutorial on the basics of the speed square. Thank you so much✊

[googlinstuff]

top class. you teach clearly and are articulate. I would happily pay for this quality of teaching. Thank you!

[mohammedayaz]

This is easily one of the best toturials. I don't have a square but I'm going get one and practise. Thanking you :)

[wolfrickelly]

You have earned a subscriber sir. I work in the trades and as sad as it may sound I have never learned this information. Thank you for the clear concise lesson.

[JonasWanted]

This is a five stars class! So grateful!

[deannacorbettwhite]

You are an amazing teacher!! You explain things so well! This is the 1st video of yours that I have seen, I look forward to watching many more. Thank you.

[scottdicker]

Thank you! You are an excellent teacher.

[chithi]

I love this! This makes woodworking even more fun and can get even more creative! Thanks a billion :)

[paradoxdea]

Speed square...the sextant of the building industry...excellent video!!

[msemakweli]

Great teacher! Now I understand the speed square. I almost picked one at the store a few days ago. I will now examine it closely (those notches, marking style etc.) before I pick it. Thanks so much.

[naomicarlon]

Thankyou for guiding me through the steps to understand the speed square… makes sense… easy to follow!

[fayethompson]

I am a New Student in a Building Consruction Technology course. This is an amazing lesson. I will definitely be watching your channel. Thank You So Much!!!! 🤩🤩

[paullee]

Thank you for this very clear, concise and useful tutorial.