Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square
- Sturdier than typical L-shaped framing squares
- 12″ x 12″ x 17″ size
- 3/16″ thick aluminum alloy
- Ideal saw guide
- Includes book of rafter lengths and roof construction
Product Description
Cast aluminum alloy. Measures 12″ x 12″ and 17″ across the diagonal, which is marked off in degrees from 0 to 90. Features scribe bar, notched every 1 4″, to lay out parallel lines. Lay put bar adjusted out to fit out of square corner. 2 adjustable stop p… More >>
Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square
If you have ever used the 7″ Speed Square or a framing square, you will find this to be the best of both worlds.
All the features of the Speed Square, but bigger. All the utility of the framing square but smaller.
I use it a lot for cutting 1×12 boards. And making backside pitch cuts on plywood.
The originators of the Speed Square still make the best …… and the 12″ is the best of the best. Solid construction and easily read markings that won’t wear off like paint set it apart from other brands.
This works as a Tri Square, Miter Square, Protractor, Line Scriber, Saw Guide and Stair Guage! I guess the “seventh” tool job it performs as is a straight edge! It comes with a movable layout bar to fit out of square corners. The numbers are big enough to read and just an all around good product. It comes with a handy pocket sized booklet with useful information and INSTRUCTIONS for use.
very good framing square, the little book is also very helpful for the occasional framer.
This square is big. I used to think it was too big. Then I started using it as saw guide whenever I cut 12″ Shelving. That seems to be the true calling for this square. Probably would work great for cutting big rafters too but isn’t that what a framing square with gauges is for? The seven inch model is much more practical