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, & 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.

Features

• The Speed® Square, made in the USA since 1925, is essential for every carpenter, construction professional, roofer, and DIYer
• Multi-tool: Try square, miter square, saw guide, line scriber, and protractor. For what it does, the Speed® Square belongs on every tradesman's tool bench
• Includes pocket-sized Swanson® Blue Book - a comprehensive reference guide with our One-Number® Method to help workmen make correct angle cuts for any pitched roof
• 1/4" Spaced scribing notches and the Diamond® cutout for easy rafter seat cuts and scribing the most common and popular stud widths
• Gradations included for marking common, hip, valley, and jack rafters. Useful for determining and marking angles and making square cuts on boards
• Heavy-gauge billet aluminum alloy construction is die-cast for increased accuracy over laser-etched and extruded stamped rafter squares
• High-visibility, black gradations with a non-glare, matte finish for easy reading in any lighting conditions
• Use this Speed® Square to determine out-of-square corners, angles, etc
• When used as a saw guide, the Speed®Square makes truing up a board easy
• Look for the trademarked Diamond® cutout on all genuine Swanson® products