Best video on the topic ever made! I was frustrated until I found this. I couldn't square up my building site easily without the tiny spikes idea. This is gold! I feel like I should pay you for the tip Paul. Thanks a ton! You have a made for TV personality too. A real pleasure to watch. Thanks.
....Good Job Demonstrating How Easy It Is to Create a Tool that can be Expanded to Build a Perfect Square for Do-It-Yourself-Projects......Such a Useful Video.....Thanks
Thanks, great instructions! I learned it in high school and college, but all I could remember was the name, "pythagorean theorem" and that it was how a perfect right angle was found. It's so simple and such a useful bit of math for everyday use!
+Mary Valentine Thank you Mary! It's funny how useless I thought this information was when I was a kid. The 1st time I used this method in the field, I realized that my teacher was RIGHT! I did run across situations that called for this information. Paul
Paul Ricalde I and my daughter's fiancé just put up a fence for a play area for a rental of mine. We did it in one weekend. We were just dead by Sunday afternoon. It's spring here in western Oregon, and this late, it generally is warm, but quirky. The saying for Oregon is: "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." We got two "windy, squally, thunder/lightening, haily, chilly, interspersed with sunny teases" weather days. Tons of hot coffee was consumed and we didn't fight with each other or drop dead and I have to say, it turned out nice. I got a jump on it on Friday by finding my pythagorean theorem corners and squaring off from the house. I marked the whole path with spray paint. Saved tons of time when it came to building!
Hi A² + B² = C² is the Pythagorean Theorem in which the sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse. And cheap calculator with Sq. root and memory button on it can do this in 30 sec. Say you want to sq. up a deck .pool foundation what ever . If it was 20'wide and 40' L enter 20X20=400 hit the memory +button on the calculator than 40X40 memory+=again =1600 there is a button called MRC memory recall this will total it at 2000 than hit that check mark known as Sq. Root button .Your answer will be 44.72 feet . If the .72 is not your thing just put .72 in your calculator and X it by 12 this will give you the dismal in inches . .72X12=8.64" so about 8 1/2 " try it this is dead on for square of anything to the smallest of a inch.Once you learn this simple step you will use it all your life . Good luck Jerry
Hey Paul in concrete we always used 6/8/10 but it is the same and it is a simple and great way to get square. I have set up house slabs batter boards and monolithic garage slabs you name it with this method glad to see the old school knowledge still being used ...perhaps you could show the water lvl made of clear hose for setting grade as a compliment to this vid???
You are 100% correct that it'll be a perfect right angle but that doesn't meet the wall will be straight meaning the walls will be a perfect right angle but not straight in its orientation. Could you explain how to do that?
Good morning, If you are building a structure in your yard, you can measure from your house or possibly a fence. If your structure is a deck or patio, and it is 20'x 20' or any other size, you will measure 20' from your slab on a few different points. This will give you a reference point that will be parallel to your home. You will then run a string line parallel to your home. Once this is done, you can make your RT. angle toward your home....and so on. I hope this helps. Thanks! Paul
This method is common amongst framing contractors. They do not understand real layouts, as most framers cannot employ Pythagorean Thereom technique. Wall contractors must use this in order to layout the building. This 345 method is very rough for anything bigger than 10 ft.
Sorry, I just need a little more explanation. If i set up the initial right square and then proceed to extend my string 100 ft, how do I know the line I just created is straight? If I start another right angle at the end of the 100 ft, will it not be independent of the initial right angle? Or are you advising to use the 3-4-5 method for the entire section, after the string is extended to its desired length?
I want to build a foundation for an existing shed that is 7.5 by 4 meters. Is there any way I can use this method to get myself the exact 90 degrees angles I need when I am going to lay concrete edge beams?
Yes, after you lay your area with a string line using this method. Measure diagonally from one corner to another. If the measurements are the same, you will have perfect angles. Thanks! Paul
So I'm build a fence and one size measures 73 feet and the other is 37 feet. So on the long and I measure 8ft and the shorter end I measure 6. Then 10 should be my angle?
Great point Spencer! This is really a 2 man job, but I do a lot of projects by myself. You are actually supposed to measure from the center of the stakes. If I have someone with me, I will have them hold the tape on the ground next to the nail. That person will hold the blade to the center of his nail while I stake the other one down on my end. I was just showing the method because I use it whenever I build things. I could have explained it better, I try to explain as much as possible in my videos, but I sometimes overlook things. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Paul
Hey Jason,
This is just a small tip but it does come in handy time and time again.
Thanks for the comment!
Best video on the topic ever made! I was frustrated until I found this. I couldn't square up my building site easily without the tiny spikes idea. This is gold! I feel like I should pay you for the tip Paul. Thanks a ton! You have a made for TV personality too. A real pleasure to watch. Thanks.
Exactly the type of advice I've been seeking for the last 2 hours. Thank you Sir!
Thank GOODNESS for this video. I thought for sure I was going to have to pay someone to do this very thing! You're a life saver!!!
....Good Job Demonstrating How Easy It Is to Create a Tool that can be Expanded to Build a Perfect Square for Do-It-Yourself-Projects......Such a Useful Video.....Thanks
Brilliant Video, thanks a lot. This was my biggest worry in how to get my foundation square, but now its perfect. Thanks again Paul
Thank you Dave!!
Paul
Thanks Paul! I'm about to start building a deck and that was really helpful.
for a guy about to put together a lot of "square" pieces for a desk. this is pretty helpful.
Thanks, great instructions! I learned it in high school and college, but all I could remember was the name, "pythagorean theorem" and that it was how a perfect right angle was found. It's so simple and such a useful bit of math for everyday use!
+Mary Valentine
Thank you Mary! It's funny how useless I thought this information was when I was a kid. The 1st time I used this method in the field, I realized that my teacher was RIGHT! I did run across situations that called for this information.
Paul
Paul Ricalde
I and my daughter's fiancé just put up a fence for a play area for a rental of mine. We did it in one weekend. We were just dead by Sunday afternoon. It's spring here in western Oregon, and this late, it generally is warm, but quirky. The saying for Oregon is: "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." We got two "windy, squally, thunder/lightening, haily, chilly, interspersed with sunny teases" weather days. Tons of hot coffee was consumed and we didn't fight with each other or drop dead and I have to say, it turned out nice. I got a jump on it on Friday by finding my pythagorean theorem corners and squaring off from the house. I marked the whole path with spray paint. Saved tons of time when it came to building!
Important information made easy. Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much....I'm a student and it's so useful for me
Out of all the tubes I've seen you're is the best....thanks
Hi
A² + B² = C² is the Pythagorean Theorem in which the sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse. And cheap calculator with Sq. root and memory button on it can do this in 30 sec. Say you want to sq. up a deck .pool foundation what ever . If it was 20'wide and 40' L enter 20X20=400 hit the memory +button on the calculator than 40X40 memory+=again =1600 there is a button called MRC memory recall this will total it at 2000 than hit that check mark known as Sq. Root button .Your answer will be 44.72 feet . If the .72 is not your thing just put .72 in your calculator and X it by 12 this will give you the dismal in inches . .72X12=8.64" so about 8 1/2 " try it this is dead on for square of anything to the smallest of a inch.Once you learn this simple step you will use it all your life . Good luck Jerry
Thanks, will use this tomorrow to square a paver walkway I am building !!
Thank you Phil!
Paul
thank you sea just as soon for now we are working at the Grand Canyon we be on ore land about 10-20-15 .
Thank you Paul! Perfect tip!
thanks so much,its been cool after watching this
A great tip, thanks for posting Paul
great info always Paul
Awesome thank you
Thank you for commenting. Paul
Hey Paul in concrete we always used 6/8/10 but it is the same and it is a simple and great way to get square. I have set up house slabs batter boards and monolithic garage slabs you name it with this method glad to see the old school knowledge still being used ...perhaps you could show the water lvl made of clear hose for setting grade as a compliment to this vid???
Good One! nicely explained
nice job he is very usefully
tenxs paul now i know how to build my own house
great video easy to follow
Thank you John!
Paul
You are 100% correct that it'll be a perfect right angle but that doesn't meet the wall will be straight meaning the walls will be a perfect right angle but not straight in its orientation. Could you explain how to do that?
Good morning,
If you are building a structure in your yard, you can measure from your house or possibly a fence. If your structure is a deck or patio, and it is 20'x 20' or any other size, you will measure 20' from your slab on a few different points. This will give you a reference point that will be parallel to your home. You will then run a string line parallel to your home. Once this is done, you can make your RT. angle toward your home....and so on. I hope this helps.
Thanks!
Paul
nice and thank you
Thank you Edmundo!
Paul
thanks i just payed off my land and we are going to build are home
donna holmes
Hi Donna, that is exciting! Building a dream home?
Thanks!
Paul
This method is common amongst framing contractors. They do not understand real layouts, as most framers cannot employ Pythagorean Thereom technique. Wall contractors must use this in order to layout the building. This 345 method is very rough for anything bigger than 10 ft.
Thanks!!
Sorry, I just need a little more explanation. If i set up the initial right square and then proceed to extend my string 100 ft, how do I know the line I just created is straight? If I start another right angle at the end of the 100 ft, will it not be independent of the initial right angle? Or are you advising to use the 3-4-5 method for the entire section, after the string is extended to its desired length?
Thanks Paul
I want to build a foundation for an existing shed that is 7.5 by 4 meters. Is there any way I can use this method to get myself the exact 90 degrees angles I need when I am going to lay concrete edge beams?
Yes, after you lay your area with a string line using this method. Measure diagonally from one corner to another. If the measurements are the same, you will have perfect angles.
Thanks!
Paul
Anytime my friend, good luck with your project!
Hey Paul my gaurd wall is not straight it runs off a 45 degree angle how can I square it off the angle
So I'm build a fence and one size measures 73 feet and the other is 37 feet. So on the long and I measure 8ft and the shorter end I measure 6. Then 10 should be my angle?
+Laramie Jones
Hi latamie,
Yes, you are right, any multiple of the this sequence will work. 3,4,5,......6,8,10,......12,16,20....
Thanks!
well try to learn this method...
shouldn't your measurement be from the nails shank and not the head?
Great point Spencer! This is really a 2 man job, but I do a lot of projects by myself. You are actually supposed to measure from the center of the stakes. If I have someone with me, I will have them hold the tape on the ground next to the nail. That person will hold the blade to the center of his nail while I stake the other one down on my end. I was just showing the method because I use it whenever I build things. I could have explained it better, I try to explain as much as possible in my videos, but I sometimes overlook things. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
Paul
Well...I think the word perfect is getting thrown around a little much,,,more like, pretty close.
You left out some steps.... the 5 feet part I don't see you putting in the nail.
No, Thank you Mike! You help to keep me on my toes. I sometimes get real busy and I have a memory like a gnat!
That's an acute angle not a right angle 🤣🤣🤣🤣