Swanson Tool SO101 7-inch Speed Square
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Swanson Tool SO101 7-inch Speed Square
Customer Review: There's a reason they have a patent on it
Summary: 5 Stars
I am amazed you're allowed to buy a saw without proof that you own one of these. This simple right angle is difference between tables that rest on four legs and those that float on three. It is the hard edge that is always perfect (you cannot chip or damage it) and it is small and light enough that it should follow you everywhere. If that weren't enough, there are markings and measurements on its face (including a hole to mark 2x4 widths) that have common board thickness and sizes. If you're only an occasional builder, you are freed from having to remember them (more convenient than you realize). Something like a workmate toolbench: you didn't know how much you needed it until you use it.Customer Review: Why don't you already own it?
Summary: 5 Stars
I used a framing square for years before I bought a speed square. What an idiot! In the hands of anyone except a genuine expert (when was the last time you saw someone use the 100ths table or work out complex compound cuts on a framer?), the speed square will do as much and do it faster. It's actually superior for 90 degree cross-cuts and, for general framing use, just as good for angle cuts. It will also keep its accuracy forever, unlike a framing square. The aluminum models are the only ones to buy - I can't imagine why ANYONE would buy a plastic speed square for the piddly difference in price. I have a 7" and a 12" and use them both all the time.Customer Review: Can't live without it....
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another essential item in every wood workers arsenal. Use it for layout, squaring up table saw blades on the job, check running width on a board or beam, guide for the skilsaw, parallel guide for the drill. Don't think there is a measuring tool that is so versital. The booklet that comes with the tool goes into great detail on how to use it to lay out rafters, stairs, etc. Have had one for a lot of years and finally felt I needed a new one,(some of the numbers on the old one are worn off). I also have one of the 12" "plastic" ones. Pretty tough also. Not only recommend this tool, but suggest that you've got to have one, at least one.Customer Review: Excellent product for little cost!
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is an indispensable tool for any woodworker or hobbyist! Great for quick 90 degree marks and saves time without using a tape measure. Here is a list of options this tool will provide...1) Notches to make scribing lines a snap 2) Can be used as a protractor or rafter square 3) Can be used as a 90 and 45 degree square 4) Use it as a try square 5) A great accurate saw guide 6) Comes with a "Blue Book" that explains formulas and procedures for all types of roof style construction (with diagrams) 7) Made of aluminum alloy 8) Easy to read
Customer Review: OUTSTANDING PRODUCT
Summary: 4 Stars
Swanson rules when it comes to the speed square. I have this products big brother the 12'' model also and cant imagine life without one.These things are bomb proof. In an everyday carpentry kind of way this tool will last forever.It's an aluminum calculator you can use as a saw guide.on any given day you can walk up to a job site and see these squares hard at work and you know if the industry has adopted it you can rest assured it has proven itself over and over again.Now get out there and square something up.