Swanson Framing Wizard (5 layout tools In-One)

by Swanson

Product Description

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The Swanson Framing Wizard is an aluminum 5-in-1 layout tool that easily transitions from framing square to try square, miter square, angle finder, or saw guide. This light weight, portable Framing Wizard is the only framing square available for 16-inch and 12-inch on center layout, and comes with its own allen wrench and instruction book for easy usability and perfect 90 degree angles. It is backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

Product Description

The Swanson Framing Wizard is an aluminum 5-in-1 layout tool that easily transitions from framing square to try square, miter square, angle finder, or saw guide. This light weight, portable Framing Wizard is the only framing square available for 16-inch and 12-inch on center layout, and comes with its own allen wrench and instruction book for easy usability and perfect 90 degree angles. It is backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000635VF
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: T001WZ
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,207 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #70 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Carpentry Squares

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars If only it stayed square..., March 18, 2008

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SC (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swanson Framing Wizard (5 layout tools In-One) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Ok, I'm still going to say this is my favorite square because unlike my other squares, after I tinker with it, it is actually square.

BUT, the problem is it doesn't hold square for long. I'm finding that I have to pull out my little hex wrench before I begin working each day. Finally today I looked and realized that the adjustment head was notching out the inside of where it should be stopping the angle. Do I pull too hard? Maybe, but I don't always have the time and patience to gently inch the arm out until it touches to stop. I'm thinking even that method might end up notching this somewhat thin aluminum.

Another complaint is that I keep having to flip it over because a screw sticks out on one particular side. I don't know why but it seems that that is the side I want to measure from each time.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well made! But, it has a design flaw !, April 15, 2002

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Eric Moberg (Mansfield, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swanson Framing Wizard (5 layout tools In-One) (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Framing Wizard is a well made tool that would get a 5 star rating if a flaw in the design was corrected. In the description from the manufacturer it states that it can easily be brought back to 90 degrees. The problem is that the gauge on my Framing Wizard is not accurate and you still need a standard square to make sure you are back to 90 degrees. If the manufacturer could make detents in the pivot point to set and hold standard angles this could be the replacement to the traditional framing square.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next speed square!!!, June 23, 2003

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Big Papa (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swanson Framing Wizard (5 layout tools In-One) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Although this tool is light and compact it doesn't give any quality away. You can use it to layout anything! 12", 16" studs on center. Determine a pitch of a roof, the angle of deck boards, or floor tile. You can also use it to layout rafters. It has a common and hip/valley marker making rafter pitch layout a snap. It is, without a doubt, the best square I have ever used.

As a comment to the other review that was written. You can check the accuracy of a square by fully opening the swing arm, placing it on a stud and drawing a straight line. Then you flip it over and draw a straight line again. If the lines are right over each other the square is accurate. Normally if a square comes out of 90 deg you have to throw it in the garbage. Except for this tool, using this testing method you can tinker with it until it is back into square. There is NO other square on the market that allows you to do this. Just try to do it with a traditional 16" X 24" square.