Most people don't know this, how to use a speed square, the ultimate guide.

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  • Опубликовано: 16 апр 2024
  • In this video, you'll get an understanding of everything a speed square is capable of and be able to do more with your tools.
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Комментарии • 316

  • @bellab2125
    @bellab2125 13 дней назад +60

    Thank you so much for this and all of your videos. My dad died last year. He was a construction worker and I have all of his tools. I got into woodworking a few years before he died and wanted to learn everything from him but he got sick and we just didn’t get that time. I am his daughter and I think I would make him proud. Thank you for helping me.

    • @robertkiefer2030
      @robertkiefer2030 9 дней назад

      Sorry to hear about your loss, I know you'll make him proud. For learning woodworking, may I suggest looking into a local (or the nearest) maker space? They have folks who are willing to help teach and work on projects with folks. :)

    • @Baneslayer
      @Baneslayer 4 дня назад +2

      You are making him proud. I know it. He sees you.

    • @NightWear21
      @NightWear21 День назад

      😭 that's heart breaking. "we just didn't get that time". :(

  • @oo0Spyder0oo
    @oo0Spyder0oo 29 дней назад +176

    Good stuff and no annoying music, well done.

  • @0.o793
    @0.o793 26 дней назад +243

    This is the real use of RUclips!

    • @hashimhalstead
      @hashimhalstead 23 дня назад +2

      If it’s not this or low budget cinematic masterpieces I don’t want it.

    • @mdhaynie
      @mdhaynie 23 дня назад +5

      @@hashimhalsteadit won’t be long until someone makes a reaction video to this. They’ll add a frame below and you can watch them nod to everything he says. Probable title- “You’ll never guess what this guy did with these life-saving tips!!!!!!”

    • @hashimhalstead
      @hashimhalstead 23 дня назад +2

      @@mdhaynie this is painfully accurate… 😢

    • @sebastianklug2696
      @sebastianklug2696 21 день назад

      L1​@@mdhaynie

  • @altercaze
    @altercaze 24 дня назад +83

    I don’t know why I’m watching. My life has nothing to do with building stuff. But I can tell the professionalism behind this video.

    • @james_gatlin
      @james_gatlin  24 дня назад +22

      Not to worry, some day you will encounter a speed square and you’ll be able to say, i know how to use one of them.

    • @Offroader451-rm5jz
      @Offroader451-rm5jz 14 дней назад +1

      I'm with you on this

    • @MrHandsomeferny
      @MrHandsomeferny 3 дня назад

      Same here brother

  • @Devil-Made
    @Devil-Made 7 дней назад +7

    Thank you! Finally someone who knows the advantages of RUclips makes woodworking-specific knowledge videos. I see so many videos from woodworkers who treat their video like a PBS special. They’ll introduce themselves, talk about what they’re GOING to talk about, talk about themselves and why they’re qualified to talk about what they’re about to talk about, cut to a cute little animation and a jingle, then repeat what they are GOING to talk about.
    It gets exhausting. Don’t me started on repetition. They cover the same info over and over and over.
    But you! Oh, you. You actually understand that there’s a ten second back- and forward button, or maybe you just don’t care if we get it on the first go round. Doesn’t matter. The point is you aren’t treating this like a television show on public television. You play to the strengths of your medium. You present the information in an organized and thoughtful way, without the ego.
    I hope all your videos are like this because I’m a convert. There’s so much about woodworking or construction that I learned by doing simply because I don’t have time to watch a 30-minute video by someone trying to recreate This Old House - just to realize they didn’t cover the information I actually needed. This was a fantastic video and I learned more from you in ten minutes than I have from hours of random other videos. So, thank you. Good stuff!

  • @Shackman66
    @Shackman66 26 дней назад +42

    Clear, concise and enjoyable to watch. I don't think it could be better unless you were here to give me feedback while I try it at home.

  • @Thesaurcery4U2C
    @Thesaurcery4U2C 23 дня назад +14

    I was most impressed that he took a few seconds to show people how to square you decks up on their saws.
    That is some information that everyone can use.

  • @cafecybernz
    @cafecybernz 14 дней назад +8

    Best instructional video on how to use a speed square! Congratulations on the editing, clear audio, use of classical paintings, no annoying music or long digression on "our week sponsor". Keep up the good work.

  • @peterthill
    @peterthill 28 дней назад +10

    WOW! Using an Speed Square for long time and can still learn new things about it. THX for sharing 👍

  • @omarhernandez-kz6tv
    @omarhernandez-kz6tv 11 дней назад +5

    I watched this with the intention to learn some new stuff about the square but turns out I knew everything you mentioned but I was so impressed with the quality and detail you put in this video I’m gonna definitely be buying one of those shirts. Keep up the good work

  • @markdavich5829
    @markdavich5829 22 дня назад +18

    It's videos like this that make my friends/family think I'm smart when I build something because more often then not, I have almost no idea what I'm doing. 🤣😂

  • @tieguy
    @tieguy 19 дней назад +6

    This is one of the best edited videos I've seen for a topic like this. You pack a ton of useful information into 10 minutes. I will be more effective with a speed square, and the video was a joy to watch.

  • @jenniepost7837
    @jenniepost7837 19 дней назад

    Oh my gosh, this is so helpful. Learned some of this in a woodworking class but you added so much more in a no nonsense way. Will save video for future reference. Thank you!

  • @chrishallett4532
    @chrishallett4532 День назад

    That was excellent. I appreciate the brevity and how much you packed into 9 1/2 minutes. Thank you!

  • @user-kd1dz2hz5v
    @user-kd1dz2hz5v 16 дней назад +1

    I have been in industry for a long time but grew up without a lot of this kind of knowledge...THANK YOU ! KEEP IT UP! MORE MORE MORE!

  • @busterwest1644
    @busterwest1644 24 дня назад +2

    I have one and use it for 90 degeree cuts, Not a roofer but now I can see how I can apply the speedsquare to so many different applications Thank you. Saved to my playlist as I will need to watch a few times and refer back when required. Excellent video.

  • @sharonheald7864
    @sharonheald7864 23 дня назад +2

    Thank you!! Ive always wondered how to make the most of my speed square. I learnt heaps from your video and have saved it for later.

  • @J.Abdul8
    @J.Abdul8 26 дней назад +2

    Thanks for the detailed introduction, this video is a great explanation for the square tool, and direct to the point

  • @swcheshier61
    @swcheshier61 6 дней назад +1

    Good stuff. Thank you so much. I love all the positive comments and hope it encourages you to keep at it. God bless you

  • @nelsonstepple7283
    @nelsonstepple7283 21 день назад

    One of the best explanations videos ive watched on the rafter square good job man thanks for the knowledge!!

  • @ErossaanBooming
    @ErossaanBooming 20 дней назад

    Amazing video! Just bought one 2 days ago without knowing why. Just felt it might make my diy projects easier.... Happy i came across this video

  • @MAKAWELI187
    @MAKAWELI187 18 дней назад +1

    Thx just ordered 1, and perfect timing with this informative video of how to use the tool. Good stuff, something they should have learned us in schools, something useful u know. 😊

  • @callummalseed7908
    @callummalseed7908 24 дня назад +2

    Uve just gotten my qualification as a carpenters, and i cocered rafter length calculations. But id love a refresher on how its done.
    Becouse you explaine everything in such an easy to understand way.
    Thank you

  • @jcenergy2493
    @jcenergy2493 25 дней назад +11

    Been a contractor for many years, excellent video! A little detailed for an expert, but perfect for anyone, even a beginner!
    Good job ❤

  • @grimxgrimm
    @grimxgrimm 20 дней назад +7

    had to pause at 3:26. The tip for measuring plumb line on the inside line due to pivot point adding thickness blew my mind. Tiny tricks like this increase the quality in carpentry. Thank you!

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 9 дней назад

    Thanks dude. Been using a speed square for years and never considered the plumb bob trick. Keep the tips comin!

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 23 дня назад +1

    Thanks. Very concise, direct, and has nice animation to clear up specific points

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 13 дней назад +1

    Such a well presented, to the point, video. No stupid music or superfluous performance. New subscriber!

  • @dis52
    @dis52 24 дня назад +5

    Very detailed, but not complicated. Great vid.

  • @mrjoehimself
    @mrjoehimself 8 дней назад

    Very well done video! Nice to see such incredible quality videos here, thank you!

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman6583 17 дней назад

    Outstanding video, with 100% good information, worthy of really learning. I'm actually a bit stunned having just watched the video.

  • @gregorycatullo3511
    @gregorycatullo3511 19 дней назад

    love the tips! even explanation of hip-vally mesurments and some important details. nice work. will reference and take notes to memorize so i dont need to pull out the measuring tape so often if not needed. Cheers on a quality made video!

  • @mizraincaire9922
    @mizraincaire9922 13 часов назад

    Not everybody can explain like that! Excellent work!

  • @ricko2766
    @ricko2766 21 день назад

    Great video topic. I learned something today by watching it. Thanks!

  • @bloodoatmeal
    @bloodoatmeal 23 дня назад +1

    Great video! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

  • @MrVuvuzaala
    @MrVuvuzaala 23 дня назад +1

    A very useful and instructive video; thanks for producing it! 😉👍

  • @The_Pariah
    @The_Pariah 8 дней назад +1

    I don't even do that much construction around my house and still feel I need one of these in my toolbox.
    What a wonderfully versatile tool.

  • @jeffreydustin5303
    @jeffreydustin5303 3 дня назад

    I was just wondering about the uses of a speed square. Great explainer!

  • @Robert_Byland
    @Robert_Byland 25 дней назад +1

    Speed square demystified. Thank you!!!

  • @Jeff-rk8hq
    @Jeff-rk8hq 21 день назад

    Truly a phenomenal video man well done and wanna say thank you. Much appreciated bro

  • @stuffsethmakes
    @stuffsethmakes 7 дней назад

    great video. image quality looks awesome and the info is straight to the point without a bunch of fluff. 👌🏻

  • @funkdubayous
    @funkdubayous День назад

    im bookmarking this video! super informative. good work man, you got yourself a new sub

  • @Baneslayer
    @Baneslayer 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the info bro! Great content. Actual information.

  • @psidvicious
    @psidvicious 24 дня назад +9

    Good video on one of the most useful tools to come around in the last ~50 years or so.
    Most carpenters/woodworkers understand the relationship of the numbers in a pitch cut like 6:12, 8:12 etc. 12 is the constant and always means 12 inches in the horizontal. The other number is the vertical which determines the steepness of the pitch. The speed square has done the math for you already and has a separate scale for the hip/valley angles. Not everyone is aware that in a hip/valley cut the “12” number changes from 12 to 17 inches. In other words the 17 now becomes the constant horizontal dimension and the vertical will still vary. This is the number you would use on a full size framing square, where the angle has not already been calculated for you.

    • @thedahlins
      @thedahlins 22 дня назад +1

      Hey, good info! Thank you!

    • @Sjwolosz321
      @Sjwolosz321 18 дней назад

      Ha ! .. It's actually 16.97 not 17 if anyone want to get testicle .Lol . That little difference can bite you in the butt on intense roof frames . . But this vid is obviously not for that. It's generic and introductory . When you buy a Swanson . Most include what I call " The Book of The Brain Dead " A particular pitch add this much to the rafter for the run . Then the inches . Presto . The answer . So flawed and on low pitches can create substantial errors of drop . The numbers are rounded off . At least on a real framing square there are listed decimals for common pitches . Much better yet . But when you step into bastards . Many rely on a Construction Blaster Calculators and have no idea why it derived that length . I impress on all my fledglings . Learn The Math . See it operate , watch it move .Speed Triangles are for laying out plates , scraping drywall and scraping ice off your windshield . I have a class coming up on taking calculating Common Length Difference on hip jacks with HPCL " Heel Plumb Cut Line " to an accuracy.that NASA,would approve. Just playing around . I am a master carpenter with 43 years of inexperience . This vid was good enough for Learners . Had a few errors but nothing egregious . All my students . I emphasize .. Math !! . Let the Math do the work

  • @robira1313
    @robira1313 25 дней назад +1

    Thank you for showing what I never knew!

  • @thegeneral5716
    @thegeneral5716 20 дней назад

    Very good and informative video. I like how at the end the two of you do the Cowboy Gunfighter walk and end it w/ the Gunfighter Stance and twitching finger's.

  • @chippi09
    @chippi09 14 дней назад +1

    After watching this video, I went ahead and order a better newer one SpeedSquare for mine is pretty beat up. I have learned more 'bout this tool after this video. Thanks for sharing !

  • @ketocajun7451
    @ketocajun7451 21 день назад

    Good video, learned something new about the speed square. Thanks.

  • @markpukey8
    @markpukey8 3 дня назад

    Great video. Great choice of things to overlay on the video too. Makes is all really clear. I'm still going to have re-watch a few times, out in the garage, while I butcher a few 2x4's until it sinks in though.

  • @ab_crypto
    @ab_crypto 21 день назад

    Cool, I wanted to know all of the uses of the speed square. Great video thanks for posting this content

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent7520 22 дня назад +1

    Great.
    Perfect explanation.
    Clear demonstrations.
    No elevator music, heavy metal or even Mozart. Which is good because ze came for you, not for them.
    All in all perfect video…
    The sad thing is the one I bought is the good old USofA cannot be used fully because they're not in metric.£
    Ok guys, go metrics ! Billions of job opportunities for American carpenters in Good Old Europe.
    Thanks all the same.
    Subscribing to you channel right away.

  • @oscarfarley4104
    @oscarfarley4104 День назад

    Dude, you totally rock!

  • @xarezapalevipalevi2848
    @xarezapalevipalevi2848 7 дней назад

    Perfect work.

  • @AGEngineering
    @AGEngineering 15 дней назад

    Best video I've seen about speed square, many thanks

  • @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265
    @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265 22 дня назад

    Amazing ! 😃🙌🏽 I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next videos

  • @jackmorrison8030
    @jackmorrison8030 24 дня назад +1

    Great video. Keep up the hard work

  • @kccoon6985
    @kccoon6985 18 дней назад

    Thanks for the information very helpful

  • @Jock-mj4zd
    @Jock-mj4zd 27 дней назад +2

    Thanks for this.

  • @PerplexedPhoton
    @PerplexedPhoton 22 дня назад

    Great video, I'll be sure to recommend it to a few friends!

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 26 дней назад +2

    This explains a lot! Thanks!

  • @aracelischnaufer5969
    @aracelischnaufer5969 13 дней назад

    Great information, thank you!

  • @carlyellison8498
    @carlyellison8498 18 дней назад

    No longer scared of my speed square! Thanks so much!

  • @ianlyons6563
    @ianlyons6563 22 дня назад

    Great video, v informative and well thought out. Thanks

  • @T-Wise888
    @T-Wise888 15 дней назад

    Man! Great video! I also really dig that ToughBuilts level!

  • @danielworlld5753
    @danielworlld5753 14 дней назад

    please never stop creating this is lit

  • @senvizyon
    @senvizyon 23 дня назад

    Great content , thank you for sharing.

  • @emmeayoub
    @emmeayoub 17 дней назад

    Thank you 🙏 for this straight forward and direct video. So helpful, and never taught in any School or College 😂

  • @BullEspresso
    @BullEspresso 23 дня назад +1

    Thank you for this. It's way better than using a protractor and a ruler.

  • @MrG46236
    @MrG46236 16 дней назад

    Well done video. I learned a lot . thank you.

  • @capitalfont5433
    @capitalfont5433 9 дней назад

    Nicely done!

  • @Ferndalien
    @Ferndalien 24 дня назад +2

    The delivery is clear, but it's fast. But fast doesn't matter, people can pause the video to think, rerun any part to see it again and be clear, etc. This was well done.

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach1601 14 дней назад

    Very good video, well done and thank you.

  • @aaronmutch1883
    @aaronmutch1883 24 дня назад +1

    Things your dad never taught you that you need to know.
    Thanks for the education my brother! I am gonna re watch this video a couple times to make sure I don’t forget. And save it on my playlist for when I do forget

  • @hrobesak
    @hrobesak 24 дня назад

    Awesome video. Thank you for that 🙏

  • @hadawaco
    @hadawaco 19 дней назад

    I'll happily say I would be absolutely lost if I was tasked to build a rafter frame, working with wood and angles is an art 👏

  • @user-wl4cl1ph3b
    @user-wl4cl1ph3b 25 дней назад +2

    Best yet !

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 23 дня назад

    Great video, going to have to rewatch that more detailed stuff. But got me subbed 🤙🏼

  • @vwpac
    @vwpac 24 дня назад +1

    Been lookin for info this concise since I got mine

  • @DavesRabbitHole
    @DavesRabbitHole 21 день назад

    I have one in my toolbox, I’m never going to use most of these features, but it’s nice to know they are there. To be honest I mainly use mine as a fence for my circular saw when cross cutting.

  • @josefkozenk7971
    @josefkozenk7971 24 дня назад

    Wow great video and explanation! Looking forward to some more great videos. I didn’t think twice to sub bro.

  • @jonathanschmidt4985
    @jonathanschmidt4985 19 дней назад

    Now that was cool, not a carpenter but as you said this can be used for many different materials and task. Awesome mate, well presented too.

  • @franklinkelly9722
    @franklinkelly9722 10 дней назад

    I agree, the speed square is a useful tool and I use it myself alot, on the job. But when it comes to laying out rafters and stair stringers and braces; I prefer the Framing Square. Because, it's very design is for roof framing. And stair building. Gives you the plumb cut and level cut as well as the length of material; all at the same time. 👍

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul2494 24 дня назад

    Great video, thanks - and nice to see Joseph Wright painting in there at 1.35secs

  • @JohnHenrySheridan
    @JohnHenrySheridan 23 дня назад +1

    Great lesson thank you !

  • @eveningstar1
    @eveningstar1 5 дней назад

    Thank you!

  • @MrDazthaman
    @MrDazthaman 26 дней назад

    Solid content pal,
    New sub earned.

  • @RLTango
    @RLTango 26 дней назад +1

    Sweet! "Scribe" and "2x4 width" markers are built in?! Now i know! Thank you!!!

  • @shaunnicholls5387
    @shaunnicholls5387 25 дней назад +1

    thanks guys great video

  • @kevinscully6647
    @kevinscully6647 12 дней назад

    Great instructional video, thanks.
    How do you determine the height of the cut-line pivot-point in the birds-mouth notch?

  • @roboliver9980
    @roboliver9980 5 дней назад

    Excellent and useful

  • @Davespow
    @Davespow 22 дня назад

    I know that voice….
    I’ve listened to so many hours I’d recognise it in my sleep
    Keep doing what your doing, this and (especially) your other channel are fantastic, and from a humble fan, thank you 🙏🏻 👍🏻x

    • @james_gatlin
      @james_gatlin  22 дня назад

      🧐 i don’t think i am who you think, do you mind sharing who i sound like?

    • @Davespow
      @Davespow 21 день назад +1

      @@james_gatlin if it’s not you, it’s your voice double, different mic settings maybe, but the channel is called Alien Theory, it’s a fantastic narration channel if you’re into the lore, and I think you/both of you are doing a brilliant job, well done 👍🏻 👍🏻

    • @james_gatlin
      @james_gatlin  21 день назад

      Awesome, its true we sound very similar, thanks for the comment.

  • @user-ym3yp7ny6m
    @user-ym3yp7ny6m 22 дня назад +1

    Great! Thank You!

  • @williamfotiou7577
    @williamfotiou7577 10 дней назад

    Nice video. Im not a professional, but the refresher was good.

  • @harmonysalem9377
    @harmonysalem9377 День назад

    Merci from Montreal Canada

  • @mattking3148
    @mattking3148 14 дней назад

    I watched this video. I AM A MASTER NOW 🤘🤘🤘!! Ok, now to watch a video on how to remove a Rafter nail from my hand 🤦!! Any suggestions which video to choose 🤣🤣. Seriously, i was very happy to find this video. Was very helpful 👍. A GREAT THANK YOU, Sir 👍. FYI, I waa NOT injured in any way 😁. Keep the good vibes coming.

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 19 дней назад

    This is incredibly well done. I see a great future for your channel.
    It was an easy choice to: subscribe, set notifications, like and post a comment for the algorithm!
    Well done!

  • @DecrepitBiden
    @DecrepitBiden 29 дней назад +1

    Just subbed after watching your How to use multimeter video, good knowledge, though I'm not in any trade (electrician, carpenter, HVAC).

  • @alaniemieckota
    @alaniemieckota 7 дней назад

    Amazing video.

  • @tysonfoshee7624
    @tysonfoshee7624 24 дня назад +1

    This is good instruction

  • @StarCitizenJorunn
    @StarCitizenJorunn 10 дней назад

    Super helpful video!