A rafter square, also called a speed square, is a versatile triangular carpenter's tool for quickly marking angles like 90° and 45°, finding roof pitches (common, hip, and valley) using its built-in scales for rise/run, and making precise cuts for rafters, as well as layout for doors, windows, and other carpentry projects. Key features include a base, a protractor edge for angles, a pivot point, and markings for common rafter dimensions and angles, allowing carpenters to efficiently mark cuts li
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Swanson trim square available now! Swanson speed squares have been my go to for over 25 years of building. Nice deeply etched layout lines that don’t wear out or rub off, super accessible scribing notches, low profile design, and a common sense price. $30CDN for the 7” and $20CDN for the 4-1/2” trim version ($21 and $14 USD) Lots of cool little feature with this trim square. One being that the heal is off centre from the blade. This gives you a 1/4” on one side and 3/8” on the other. This design
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