Speed Square Basics - How to use one

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Is there a reason you exceeded the 1 third rule on the heel cut of the birds mouth? Generally you leave 2 thirds of stock minimum? Is there a reason why you wouldn't do so on a particular project?

Josh,
I bought one of these squares after having seen your video, thank you so much!
It has so many uses, every time i look at this square it gives me new ideas on projects.
Of course, being in New Zealand, mine is metric, however it was made by Empire in the US.
Great tool that I just love to use.

I use it to space deck boards when building decks.

Very informative, thank you!

When using the speed square as a guide when cutting try putting it on the side closer to you.

Awesome visual of the seatcut and bird mouth - so easy to understand

So, what is that product hanger hole for on the thumbnail? Seems pretty useless for anything else to me. One thing this squre has not is to mark the wall stud beginning, center and trailing edge, measure 2 square widths anthen mark the left edge of the following stud. I think this would replace one use or make this a 6 common uses video. Beats having to waste time lulling out the tape measure to lay the following stud.

Loving these guides, I really appreciate everything you've put into this - very helpful. Thank you 🙏🙏👍

alright. three incredible videos. I'm subscribing now. speed square blows me away...

Amazing dude 🎉

Thank you very much.

God bless u sir

thank yuo,very god

Code says you cannot cut more than 1/3 of the way through the rafter

What if you find your speed square is slightly off? Is there anything you can do to adjust?

Thank you a million fold!!

Great video for beginners.

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Where did the 1/3 rule go? Is the birdmouth cut depth, in every roof the same,when you use the 8-12 pitch? Or is it only here the case, while you use only, the small presentation pieces?

Wow! Thank you so much. Just purchased my first speed square. I’m new to wood working, an my first projects were putting LED’s on pre_made cornhole boards with epoxy. Now I’m ready to step it up a custom set. Then a deck in backyard.

I really enjoy your presentation and commentary! Outstanding! Semper Fi

Thank you sir! you are an exceptional instructor. Thanks for sharing you knowledge with us all!!

Thank you so much for your simplified tutorial... from kenya

Thank you greatly!

Hello, I enjoy these videos and there very helpful. When you cut the seat cut of the birds mouth( for the width of your top plate) it looks like there is less than 2/3 of your hight above plate left. Am I wrong to think the hap should be no less than 2/3 ?

7" is small now? Fml

I really enjoyed your videos , they are very clear and easy to follow. Could you do one on valley rafters?

I’m confused on rafter example. You had the birds mouth cut looking like it was 60+% of board. I was under impression only a 1/3 deep is best for integrity.

Thank you for the information, like

Good job...

Thank you, you are an excellent teacher/coach!

Learnt a new thing through your video. Thank you very much 🙏

What an amazing tool! I've had it for years but still I dont know much about its functions

New to carpentry and have learned so much from your videos. Thank you so much!

I tried to use this apparatus from Walmart to get 45 degrees angles on my wood piece for a joint, but it was impossible to get the saw through. Thanks for the video.

Oh my god this whole channel is amazing. Thank you!!

Thanks THA! Great instruction

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Thank you very Much! You have no clue how handy this came in today. Cannot wait to see more videos. 1st time student today.
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Quite grateful to learn several other uses of speed square.

Thanks

What brand name of your speed square?

Your channel is amazing and you're a great teacher! Thank you so much!

Thank you Master. I learned so many things on this video. Love from Turkey

WOW! That was the best video about the use of speed square. You are such an exceptional teacher. I wish you're my teacher in Construction course I'm taking right now. Please make more videos. Thank you!

Very good tutorial, thank you

nice clear tutorial