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

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  • 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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  • @bellab2125
    @bellab2125 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    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 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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. :)

  • @oo0Spyder0oo
    @oo0Spyder0oo 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +158

    Good stuff and no annoying music, well done.

  • @0.o793
    @0.o793 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +224

    This is the real use of TH-cam!

    • @hashimhalstead
      @hashimhalstead 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

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

    • @mdhaynie
      @mdhaynie 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@mdhaynie this is painfully accurate… 😢

    • @sebastianklug2696
      @sebastianklug2696 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      L1​@@mdhaynie

  • @altercaze
    @altercaze 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +76

    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  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

      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 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm with you on this

  • @The_Pariah
    @The_Pariah วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @omarhernandez-kz6tv
    @omarhernandez-kz6tv 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +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

  • @Shackman66
    @Shackman66 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    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 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    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 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @markdavich5829
    @markdavich5829 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    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. 🤣😂

  • @peterthill
    @peterthill 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

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

  • @jenniepost7837
    @jenniepost7837 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @sharonheald7864
    @sharonheald7864 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @user-kd1dz2hz5v
    @user-kd1dz2hz5v 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +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!

  • @J.Abdul8
    @J.Abdul8 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

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

  • @tieguy
    @tieguy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    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.

  • @nelsonstepple7283
    @nelsonstepple7283 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @busterwest1644
    @busterwest1644 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @callummalseed7908
    @callummalseed7908 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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

  • @MAKAWELI187
    @MAKAWELI187 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +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. 😊

  • @ErossaanBooming
    @ErossaanBooming 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

  • @mrjoehimself
    @mrjoehimself วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @grimxgrimm
    @grimxgrimm 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +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!

  • @gregorycatullo3511
    @gregorycatullo3511 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @jcenergy2493
    @jcenergy2493 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

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

  • @thegeneral5716
    @thegeneral5716 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman6583 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @psidvicious
    @psidvicious 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hey, good info! Thank you!

    • @Sjwolosz321
      @Sjwolosz321 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @dis52
    @dis52 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Very detailed, but not complicated. Great vid.

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @Jeff-rk8hq
    @Jeff-rk8hq 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @MrVuvuzaala
    @MrVuvuzaala 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @bloodoatmeal
    @bloodoatmeal 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

  • @ricko2766
    @ricko2766 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Robert_Byland
    @Robert_Byland 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Speed square demystified. Thank you!!!

  • @ab_crypto
    @ab_crypto 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @robira1313
    @robira1313 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for showing what I never knew!

  • @ketocajun7451
    @ketocajun7451 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @T-Wise888
    @T-Wise888 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @AGEngineering
    @AGEngineering 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @emmeayoub
    @emmeayoub 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265
    @camiloaguilarflorezgomez6265 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @MrG46236
    @MrG46236 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @chippi09
    @chippi09 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 !

  • @jackmorrison8030
    @jackmorrison8030 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video. Keep up the hard work

  • @xarezapalevipalevi2848
    @xarezapalevipalevi2848 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Perfect work.

  • @danielworlld5753
    @danielworlld5753 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    please never stop creating this is lit

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This explains a lot! Thanks!

  • @hadawaco
    @hadawaco 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 👏

  • @vwpac
    @vwpac 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Been lookin for info this concise since I got mine

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul2494 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @DavesRabbitHole
    @DavesRabbitHole 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @aracelischnaufer5969
    @aracelischnaufer5969 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great information, thank you!

  • @PerplexedPhoton
    @PerplexedPhoton 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @capitalfont5433
    @capitalfont5433 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nicely done!

  • @senvizyon
    @senvizyon 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great content , thank you for sharing.

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @kccoon6985
    @kccoon6985 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the information very helpful

  • @Jock-mj4zd
    @Jock-mj4zd 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks for this.

  • @carlyellison8498
    @carlyellison8498 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @ianlyons6563
    @ianlyons6563 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, v informative and well thought out. Thanks

  • @hrobesak
    @hrobesak 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video. Thank you for that 🙏

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach1601 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very good video, well done and thank you.

  • @jonathanschmidt4985
    @jonathanschmidt4985 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @josefkozenk7971
    @josefkozenk7971 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent7520 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @BullEspresso
    @BullEspresso 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @user-wl4cl1ph3b
    @user-wl4cl1ph3b 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Best yet !

  • @RLTango
    @RLTango 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @edgararcega3046
    @edgararcega3046 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice. Ive only been using it to mark 90° lines on 2x4. For years i always wondered what all that other stuff was lol

  • @MrDazthaman
    @MrDazthaman 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Solid content pal,
    New sub earned.

  • @franklinkelly9722
    @franklinkelly9722 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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. 👍

  • @Ferndalien
    @Ferndalien 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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.

  • @JohnHenrySheridan
    @JohnHenrySheridan 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great lesson thank you !

  • @aaronmutch1883
    @aaronmutch1883 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +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

  • @StarCitizenJorunn
    @StarCitizenJorunn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super helpful video!

  • @DecrepitBiden
    @DecrepitBiden 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @williamfotiou7577
    @williamfotiou7577 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @jergobrigi
    @jergobrigi 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing information. I did not know all the uses of these squares so thank you a lot. Also great video that there was no bad background music (even better no music at all) in video. A delight to watch. (Just a tiny correction. Plumb lines are parallel to gravity, horizontal is perpendicular)

    • @jamesbond20
      @jamesbond20 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      i noticed that too. I looked for a comment like yours before restating the above.

  • @Davespow
    @Davespow 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @Davespow
      @Davespow 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +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  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @dustinkrebs8229
    @dustinkrebs8229 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    👏👏👏👏👏let's see episode 2 on hips and valleys 👍

  • @mattking3148
    @mattking3148 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @free2trudge
    @free2trudge 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video!

  • @jessehaag6448
    @jessehaag6448 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you ever need to do a quick level cut for lay-on rafters. Set the square against the board, make a small mark at the pitch and pivot to that mark. Do it again using the line as the new reference for the ever helpful double level cut.

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @shaunnicholls5387
    @shaunnicholls5387 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    thanks guys great video

  • @user-ym3yp7ny6m
    @user-ym3yp7ny6m 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great! Thank You!

  • @alaniemieckota
    @alaniemieckota 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video.

  • @kevinscully6647
    @kevinscully6647 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @macjusss
    @macjusss 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great vid!

  • @mikeyoneil6389
    @mikeyoneil6389 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know how to use one but watched any way great explanation buddy well explained ❤

  • @robgreene8129
    @robgreene8129 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video very helpful

  • @taco8996
    @taco8996 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This guy is going places.

  • @thomasjameson5761
    @thomasjameson5761 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Rad video, thank you

  • @geneinman4488
    @geneinman4488 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done

  • @nickm.2186
    @nickm.2186 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video and I really need the "but this is for another video"-video ;-)

  • @tysonfoshee7624
    @tysonfoshee7624 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is good instruction

  • @tylerharmon5028
    @tylerharmon5028 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    In fact, level means perpendicular to Earth’s gravity, and plumb means parallel to Earth’s gravity.