SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue

The Swanson Speed Square was first developed by company founder Albert Swanson in 1925. This innovative tool combines 5 tools into 1: 1. Try Square, 2. Miter Square, 3. saw guide, 4. line scriber, and 5. protractor. The Speed Square is die-cast for durability and accuracy. Made of heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy, it is built to last. Black-filled gradations stand out against a matte finish for easy reading. The Speed Square includes the Swanson Blue Book of rafter length and roof construction and also features markings for using the Swanson one-number method of rafter layout. The Swanson Speed Square is our most popular product and remains the most trusted square of its kind. Look for the Diamond cutout for genuine Swanson products.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 8 x 8 inches; 8 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ S0101
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2004
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Swanson Tool
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00002255O
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

MULTIPLE GRADATIONS: Make the exact mark you need! Gradations Included For Marking Common, Hip, Valley, And Jack Rafters; Useful For Determining And Marking Angles And Making Square Cuts On Boards
FEATURES: Pocket-Sized Swanson Blue Book, A Comprehensive Guide To Help Workers Make Correct Angle Cuts For Any Pitched Roof, and it includes pages of inch rise per foot run data – meaning you don’t have to do the math.
INCLUDES: Features Common To 5 Different Tools (Try Square, Miter Square, Saw Guide, Line Scriber, And Protractor) Making The Speed Square Something That Belongs On Every Tradesman’S Tool Bench
EASY TO USE: 1/4-In Spaced Scribing Notches And The Diamond Cutout For Easy Rafter Seat Cuts And Scribing The Most Common And Popular Stud Widths, and Black gradations against its non-glare, matte finish make for easy reading in any lighting conditions
MADE IN USA: The Speed Square, made in the USA since 1925, is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer
SIMPLIFY IMPORTANT TASKS: Any time you need to ensure something is square, this Speed Square is the best tool for the job. It’s also really easy to mark 90 and 45 degrees with this square. The Swanson Speed Square is the perfect square for every project and job.
WHEN USED AS A SAW GUIDE: The Speed Square makes truing up a board easy