Top 10 Uses of a Rafter square, aka 'speed' square

I have been wanting to create my own top 10 uses of a rafter square video, also known as a speed square, but did you know Swanson owns the rights to calling it a speed square? You might be curious about the black tape on the Martinez... This was the first ever square by Mark, and let's just say to stay out of any hot water with another "speed" square company, I had to use some tape. Also, I didn't want to make this video about the tool specifically...more about how to use a square. Please give me feedback, especially if I left something valuable out.

I hope you enjoy my top 10 uses video and even if you already know all about speed square or rafter squares, I know for a fact, there are young people watching that don't, and if you know a young carpenter, share the video with them. The square is the most under appreciated tool in a carpenters pouch and has so many uses.

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[RRBuildings]

Hey everyone, hope this helps someone in learning one of the most under appreciated tools in your carpenters pouch. Make sure you share..It helps spread the word!! Thanks. Also, the martinez titanium square was the first he ever made, and I had to cover a spot for mark...wasn't trying to avoid showing off his tool. I love it

[DJLRRT]

I am 50 years old, and just started building and woodworking this year. I grew up in a single-parent home and was never taught any of this stuff. I took Woodshop in Highschool but that was 36 years ago. SO this doesn't just help your younger viewers, this helps old men like me. Thank you so much.

[curtissnance]

Hey man. Im 40. Been a carpenter for 20 years. Ain’t nobody teach me nothing. Thank u. That video is saved.

[jonwright]

I like your reasoning for having the speed square face towards you when cutting a board. I will start doing that.

[calanelane]

This video was . I am was very helpful! I am a woman in my late 50's who has no woodworking skills and did not need those skills until now, bought a 26' foot trailer, gutted it completely, replaced one side of the trailers sub floor, put in new kitchen cabinets and now working on trim work. Thank you for your video couldn't do all this without help from people like you posting these amazing videos.

[jimwiskus]

Been around for 64 years, and you taught me a thing or two. You are never too old to learn. You just have to be humble and admit it. Thank you.

[hallenw]

Great job Kyle! I’m a 71yo former Air Force carpenter and I didn’t know some of those. I especially like the saw guide reversal from the way I’ve been doing it for 50 years!

[dejavuwampas]

69 yr old man here. Cut lotta boards. I DID learn something from you today. Thanks so much for making a video about the basics.

[AdamKalbasz]

Thank you for this. Been building for a long time but never knew all these tricks. Self taught for years, but people like you on YouTube has increased my knowledge more in the past two years than I could have ever imagined.

[davidhorsley]

Keep teaching, your never to old to learn and anybody who thinks they know it all already are the very ones who need to be taught. I've been working construction 42 years and I'm still learning every day, especially with the new products and tools available. Enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.

[kylieb]

I’m so thankful for you takin the time to get back to the basics - it’s not just the kids, it’s also the 45yr old single mum who flips furniture and wants to start woodworking as well - never too old to learn . 👍

[deadearl]

Thank you for showing the kids how to use a speed square properly, ... I'm 67 yrs old, and use mine for 90's and 45, and to guide my saw, ... now i see I wasn't even using it properly to guide my saw, + I learned a lot of useful information . Most people . automatically assume they know how to use it, and most tutorials, do too .. thanks.

[lovinglife]

Absolute GOLD … newbie to speed squares and blown away with the quick and easy functionality it offers … Thanks a million 🙏

[steveyoungs]

I’m a DIY person and have never had that simple explanation of a speedi square like that before. I watched it twice now and appreciate that knowledge Kyle. Thank you.

[b-]

There is always someone who doesn't know or can learn something new. Thanks for the video.

[wilkinsoncarpentry]

I’m a carpenter for 19 years, no judgement here, I’m always interested in learning new things, I mean I know pretty much what you done here but I also know what you’re doing, inspiring the new generation, great videos these tools day no matter what it is you’re doing 🤙🤙

[chaoticsanity]

26, 000 people so far are happy you made this video, no need to justify it to us. we're here for a reason. thanks for making the video.

[boyofGod]

Thanks from this 60-year-old dyslexic landscape contractor it has been wanting to learn the full potential of this great little tool. God’s best

[aileenjohnson]

Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of how to use a rafter square i am 67 years old and going to work on a garden project involving wood, saws etc and needed to know the useages of this kit..thank you from Ashby de la zouch England

[TheVisforvanessa]

You also helped this 37 year old mother of three who recently fell in love with woodwork and knows absolutely NOTHING about it. I appreciate this video, learned a whole lot and I am excited to start my first project!