I used to work for a lumber and hardware store and sold a thousand of these Swanson Speed squares!!! I never learned how to use one until watching your videos. Thanks for the great tips, Paul.
refreshing to watch a guy who knows his stuff but doesn't get a big head about it. Informative, concise, and to the point. Well done and thank you for explaining this in a way that a novice can understand!
I just love the way you talk it's easy understanding you NOT LIKE THE OTHER GUY'S try to teach people that don't know how to use a speed square you make it a lot easier to understand thanks again Paul you're awesome.
This was a fantastic tutorial on the speed square ! Excellent work, great pace and explained well ! It's never wrong to slightly over explain and repeat yourself - it helps to learn and reminds one of the basics as the video moves along ! A++++
I have a couple of speed squares, but I simply used the to make square cuts. I had no idea there was so much information on them. Thank you very much for the instruction. You made it simple.
Hey Paul. Hi from Canada. So thanks for the Great SPEED SQUARE videos . It's good to have a refresher course. If you don't mind, Please enter me for a speed square and booklet. Please keep the videos coming , I like the NO babbling bullshit, that a lot of videos out there that seem to be made just to hear themselves yap. It's OBVIOUS you have worked in the trade. So thanks for passing off your knowledge to us.
Thanks Paul. I just started watching your videos because they are easy to follow for beginners. I do not have a lot of power tools or tools at all for that matter. Believe it or not I'm 60 years old and never took the time to have a hobby. I regret it often, so now I'm getting ready to do some simple projects that keep me busy and hopefully can bring enjoyment to others. Thanks Again.
I really enjoyed your two tapes, on the speed square.You are very clear in your instructions and concise. At 68 I am finally learning how to use the speed square. Keep up the good work and keep loving America, VHM
Paul - I really appreciate your heart to help people and teach them the things you have learned over the years. I recently refinished all of my kitchen cabinets using your tips - sanded, primed (that spray can primer was amazing!), painted and finished with the Deft spray lacquer. Thank you so much - I must have watched those videos 10x each to get it just right!
Thanks Paul, your instruction is the easiest on TH-cam to understand because, your building at the same time. Starting my first backyard shed build and the knowledge has given me faster and correct building methods to cut down on trial and error. Looking forward to learning more with you. Thank you!
Great Video! I'm a cabinet Engineer in California. I been building cabinets for 20 years and never truly knew how to use one. Thanks for all the helpful info. Keep up the great job!
Always good to see videos on how to use tools. Took me a long time back in the day to learn all the tricks of the speed square. Man, if we would have had TH-cam back in our early years of getting started in life in our building professions, we all could have been faster, better, more informed. Thanks Paul for making these videos for those who do not understand how to use the tools of our trade. Keep it all up. You are doing a great service brother.
I've never done any framing but am getting ready to build a small shed and your video has helped me understand something I was worried about getting right. Thank you for such a well done, easy to understand video on the Speed Square. I'm looking forward to watching and learning more of your videos. Thanks Paul - well done.
Great video Paul. When I learned framing in the 70's with my dad who was a home builder, I always wondered what the speed square was for. He would rarely use it except to square up lineal. He only used his framing square to layout rafters and stair treads. In the 90's the speed square was never far from my hands on layouts...
I learned from the last video how to get the angle for some handrails using the speed square from you. It was right on. I used a string and socket on the end for the plumb bob. Who knew? Thank you. I was sweating it cutting the top rail that costs $50 for each trex board.
man thank you for these videos me I'm a young Carpenter done a little bit of everything but grew up doing floors hanging metal studs hanging and taping drywall over the past 4 years I've done a lot of decks and roofs is inside in with a good boss but all your little tricks and everything else put all together and it is very useful
Thanks, for the great Video! Your a great instructor. Your small scale visual helped a ton. I always found it hard to grasp when it was a large scale rafter.
Wow Pual thank your for all these tutorials! I'll be building a tiny house from scratch soon. The tutorials you give are life saving when planning, to make things faster, easier, and saves me from making simple inexperienced mistakes. Thank You so much!
Hooked on your videos.Came across your channel the other week and loved it. Look forward to all your posts,. As a complete novice I've learned loads. Gotta agree with Robert Hardy ; I bought a speed square and with your help I can use it correctly now. Keep the videos coming.
thank you paul for the videos ive watched them all , and ive learned something from each one ,keep up the good work because your helping alot of people
Great video Paul....Have been using a speed square for years, but you have shown me things that I didn't know about it. Will definitely use these tips in the future. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! I will be building a gable roof over a deck sometime in the future and needed to know how to cut the roof rafters! Perfect!! I have watched many of your other vids, thanks for all your expertise!
WOW!! another great video always full of helpful information Thank You!! My current project is handicap ramps with a 1/12 pitch which is code in most areas for wheelchairs.
My name is Alfredo pizarro and I have been carpenter for more than thirty years that does not mean that I know everything I always watch these videos to gain some extra now how and I must say this fellow Paul does an great job on instructing you I can tell that this guy Paul knows what he is talking about it's a pleasure to see his how to videos thanks Paul
Hi Paul, always watch your Videos! The last two I found very interesting and I learnt more from you, as a joiner my self I found your way alot easier the way you explained. Thank you for your Videos I watch them all the time!!!
Hi Jesse, Thanks for the compliment. I try to make sure I explain the detail that people need to finish their projects successfully. I do have plans for some new videos soon. Please subscribe and hit the bell for notifications. Also check out my websitewww.paulsttoolbox.com Have a great day! Paul
These two videos have been the most informative information I have ever seen on speed squares. I am a recent subscriber and have learned more from you in a short time about basic carpentry and cabinetry than from any person I have followed on TH-cam. I would love to have a Swanson Square and booklet. Also, where can I find a tape rule that has the numbers on both sides. The manufacturer name or source of the tape measure would not only help me but also many others in getting that tool. Again, as I said earlier, I have learned a great deal from you in a short time because you share things in a way that makes since.
Thank you. I was shown this before by my dad. But being young and supposedly knowing it all I said sure. NOW IT MAKES A WHOLE LIY IF SENSE. even more now cause I use it often. Thanks again. You make it simple.
fantastic video. I've only ever used a square for as a straight edge and saw guide. There is a lot more to that little guy then meets the eye. that Swanson looks like a upgrade from my plastic orange one. Lol. thanks for the tips
I have to see stuff to learn it. You show it very well. Loved your other video too. BTW, since you showed how to use the Swanson book, now I can use it.
yeah i made gambrel rafters with the typical 5/12 pitch. I used trigonometry along with a framing square to do layout. I don't mind the speed square but i always preferred the framing square honestly especially using stair gauges for consistency.
66 years old and enjoyed learning from your video on how to use the speed square. Never to old to learn !
Thank you Paul for taking the time to do this. You provide a GREAT public service.
I used to work for a lumber and hardware store and sold a thousand of these Swanson Speed squares!!! I never learned how to use one until watching your videos. Thanks for the great tips, Paul.
refreshing to watch a guy who knows his stuff but doesn't get a big head about it. Informative, concise, and to the point. Well done and thank you for explaining this in a way that a novice can understand!
I just love the way you talk it's easy understanding you NOT LIKE THE OTHER GUY'S try to teach people that don't know how to use a speed square you make it a lot easier to understand thanks again Paul you're awesome.
Paul. You are one good teaching Craftsman !! Keep, giving myself and others, this badly needed hope.
This was a fantastic tutorial on the speed square ! Excellent work, great pace and explained well ! It's never wrong to slightly over explain and repeat yourself - it helps to learn and reminds one of the basics as the video moves along ! A++++
I have a couple of speed squares, but I simply used the to make square cuts. I had no idea there was so much information on them. Thank you very much for the instruction. You made it simple.
Hey Paul. Hi from Canada. So thanks for the Great SPEED SQUARE videos . It's good to have a refresher course. If you don't mind, Please enter me for a speed square and booklet. Please keep the videos coming , I like the NO babbling bullshit, that a lot of videos out there that seem to be made just to hear themselves yap. It's OBVIOUS you have worked in the trade. So thanks for passing off your knowledge to us.
Thanks Paul. I just started watching your videos because they are easy to follow for beginners. I do not have a lot of power tools or tools at all for that matter. Believe it or not I'm 60 years old and never took the time to have a hobby. I regret it often, so now I'm getting ready to do some simple projects that keep me busy and hopefully can bring enjoyment to others. Thanks Again.
I really enjoyed your two tapes, on the speed square.You are very clear in your instructions and concise. At 68 I am finally learning how to use the speed square. Keep up the good work and keep loving America, VHM
awesome as always. you're like the dad we never had.
Paul - I really appreciate your heart to help people and teach them the things you have learned over the years. I recently refinished all of my kitchen cabinets using your tips - sanded, primed (that spray can primer was amazing!), painted and finished with the Deft spray lacquer. Thank you so much - I must have watched those videos 10x each to get it just right!
Thanks Paul, your instruction is the easiest on TH-cam to understand because, your building at the same time. Starting my first backyard shed build and the knowledge has given me faster and correct building methods to cut down on trial and error. Looking forward to learning more with you. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Paul, it's a lot easier to understand by watching than reading for me and I really appreciate your taking the time.
Hi John, I am the same way, I like visual learning myself!
Glad I could help and have a good day!
Paul
Great Video! I'm a cabinet Engineer in California. I been building cabinets for 20 years and never truly knew how to use one. Thanks for all the helpful info. Keep up the great job!
Paul is way better than the instruction book!!! this was awesome!
Excellent video, the Swanson book is good but actually seeing how the square is used just makes life easier.
Always good to see videos on how to use tools. Took me a long time back in the day to learn all the tricks of the speed square. Man, if we would have had TH-cam back in our early years of getting started in life in our building professions, we all could have been faster, better, more informed. Thanks Paul for making these videos for those who do not understand how to use the tools of our trade. Keep it all up. You are doing a great service brother.
I've never done any framing but am getting ready to build a small shed and your video has helped me understand something I was worried about getting right. Thank you for such a well done, easy to understand video on the Speed Square. I'm looking forward to watching and learning more of your videos. Thanks Paul - well done.
Thanks Paul. I always like the way you experts make things look so easy. Take care.
Great video Paul. When I learned framing in the 70's with my dad who was a home builder, I always wondered what the speed square was for. He would rarely use it except to square up lineal. He only used his framing square to layout rafters and stair treads. In the 90's the speed square was never far from my hands on layouts...
I learned from the last video how to get the angle for some handrails using the speed square from you. It was right on. I used a string and socket on the end for the plumb bob. Who knew? Thank you. I was sweating it cutting the top rail that costs $50 for each trex board.
Awesome!!! Very helpfull, I never knew how to use the speed square until watching you explaining with ease. GreatJob again keep up the good videos.
man thank you for these videos me I'm a young Carpenter done a little bit of everything but grew up doing floors hanging metal studs hanging and taping drywall over the past 4 years I've done a lot of decks and roofs is inside in with a good boss but all your little tricks and everything else put all together and it is very useful
Nice! Thanks for the information! I've been wanting to build my own shed. This will definitely help me with the project. Keep up the great work!
Informative, helpful and very well presented! Been using Swanson's Speed square since 1990 and still learning, so thanks!
Sweet stuff. Glad to see you made another review of the speed square in action. Keep it up
Thanks, for the great Video! Your a great instructor. Your small scale visual helped a ton. I always found it hard to grasp when it was a large scale rafter.
I love all your very informative videos ! Great job Paul !
I really appreciate your knowledge especially teaching the fundamentals like the speed square
This infor will come in handing when I start building my shed.Thanks Paul
Some really good tips there Paul. You make it look so simple. Thanks for all your videos!
That's a very useful tool.
thanks for sharing Paul
Wow Pual thank your for all these tutorials! I'll be building a tiny house from scratch soon. The tutorials you give are life saving when planning, to make things faster, easier, and saves me from making simple inexperienced mistakes. Thank You so much!
Thanks Paul, I like how you explain things in videos. It makes it much easier to understand how things work. Keep it up my friend!
Hooked on your videos.Came across your channel the other week and loved it. Look forward to all your posts,. As a complete novice I've learned loads. Gotta agree with Robert Hardy ; I bought a speed square and with your help I can use it correctly now. Keep the videos coming.
thank you paul for the videos ive watched them all , and ive learned something from each one ,keep up the good work because your helping alot of people
Great tips Paul, thanks for sharing.
You were the only person that could teach me out of 50 videos!
Once again, fantastic and informative video! Thanks Paul!
Thanks so much. congrats on the success, you deserve it mate.
Thanks for always supporting our veterans
Hey Paul thanks a lot. This video came at a perfect time as I am about to build my garage and your tips will really help!
Great video👍 I want to build a shed and I've been doing some research. This video definitely helps. Thank you!
Thanks for your really easy to follow explanation on using the speed square! Now to get Swanson to make a small metric one!
Great video Paul....Have been using a speed square for years, but you have shown me things that I didn't know about it. Will definitely use these tips in the future. Thanks!
Thank you for your time and effort. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the building trade.
Thanks Paul, appreciate your time
Thanks for this video! I will be building a gable roof over a deck sometime in the future and needed to know how to cut the roof rafters! Perfect!! I have watched many of your other vids, thanks for all your expertise!
WOW!! another great video always full of helpful information Thank You!! My current project is handicap ramps with a 1/12 pitch which is code in most areas for wheelchairs.
Great tips as usual.
Keep them coming.
Thanks Paul you make it all so easy to understand and follow, Cheers.
Awesome tips on the use of the Speed Square Paul! Love the videos keep'm coming 😀
Hi Pete,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate viewers like you!
Thanks!
Paul
Very helpful video about speed square Paul, thanks👍🏽💪🏽
Great job at showing how to use this great little tool. everyone needs one of these in his pouch. please consider me in your give away. Thanks Paul
Great job Paul!
Great video Paul! Solid information always!
Great video! Thanks for all your videos it really helps to make sense of it all.
Thank you Paul for the tips great to have.
Excellent Tutorial!! Always used speed square's, but not quite in this fashion!🔨🛠📐📐📐
nice. one of the best video I seen. look forward to seeing other videos you have.... great work
Another great job Paul. Thanks for the tips.
My name is Alfredo pizarro and I have been carpenter for more than thirty years that does not mean that I know everything I always watch these videos to gain some extra now how and I must say this fellow Paul does an great job on instructing you I can tell that this guy Paul knows what he is talking about it's a pleasure to see his how to videos thanks Paul
You squared every thing up for me Paul, now it's time to start cutting up my roof.
Hi Paul, always watch your Videos! The last two I found very interesting and I learnt more from you, as a joiner my self I found your way alot easier the way you explained. Thank you for your Videos I watch them all the time!!!
Exceptional video, thanks for dropping knowledge of great value. I'm going to continue to watch your channel,
Hi Jesse,
Thanks for the compliment. I try to make sure I explain the detail that people
need to finish their projects successfully. I do have plans for some new videos
soon. Please subscribe and hit the bell for notifications. Also check out my websitewww.paulsttoolbox.com Have a great day! Paul
Cheers Paul very good video , I did not know how to use a speed square until now.
Thanks Robert, I hope I can help!
Have a good day!
Paul
Great video Paul. Thanks.
Love the information, now I can use my square at a whole new level
That was a great video, very well covered.
Great explanation Paul!
Great video! You are very clear in your explanations and even a novice like me can understand them. Thanks!
These two videos have been the most informative information I have ever seen on speed squares. I am a recent subscriber and have learned more from you in a short time about basic carpentry and cabinetry than from any person I have followed on TH-cam. I would love to have a Swanson Square and booklet. Also, where can I find a tape rule that has the numbers on both sides. The manufacturer name or source of the tape measure would not only help me but also many others in getting that tool. Again, as I said earlier, I have learned a great deal from you in a short time because you share things in a way that makes since.
Great video, explanations that are easy to understand, as always!
Good stuff. A little tool with a lot of power.
Thank you. I was shown this before by my dad. But being young and supposedly knowing it all I said sure. NOW IT MAKES A WHOLE LIY IF SENSE. even more now cause I use it often. Thanks again. You make it simple.
Thank you for these explanations. I never knew of this tool's versatility.
Excellent video - I've learned a lot from you!
Great as always Paul, thanks.
Good stuff Paul! Thank you.
Both videos on Speed Square usage are great.
fantastic video. I've only ever used a square for as a straight edge and saw guide. There is a lot more to that little guy then meets the eye. that Swanson looks like a upgrade from my plastic orange one. Lol. thanks for the tips
Love the videos. Lots of information I did not know.
Thank you for these tips!
I love these videos when I actually learn something well done
Great info. I may be putting some of this to use very soon.
I have to see stuff to learn it. You show it very well. Loved your other video too. BTW, since you showed how to use the Swanson book, now I can use it.
Well done thank you Paul
Thanks Paul, Great info Very usefull
Congrats on the 100+ thousand, play button should be in anytime
great tips. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. I have always wondered about all those angles and numbers and how they work with framing.
Thanks for the info on the speed square.
This was helpful, thanks from a new subscriber.
Great video very informative many thanks for sharing
great video man. i will definitely be practicing with my speed square.
Keep up the great work !
yeah i made gambrel rafters with the typical 5/12 pitch. I used trigonometry along with a framing square to do layout. I don't mind the speed square but i always preferred the framing square honestly especially using stair gauges for consistency.
just watched video speedsquare 2. learned much!!! thanks.
I like the speed square. I want to learn how to use this cool tool👍
Another excellent video, thanks