Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square

by Swanson

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Swanson's Speed Square is a popular pocket sized square that incorporates features of the framing square, tri, mitre, and protractor squares. Common rafter and hip/valley rafter scales permit one-number references for all cuts. The square is merely rotated to the proper roof pitch value on either scale to assure the correct angle cut. The slot along the scales will accommodate an adjustable locking pin for repetitive cuts using any 1/4-inch bolt and nut. Comes with a handy, 62 page pocket sized booklet that provides vital instructions, reference diagrams, and tables for the construction of roofs and stairs.

Product Description

Framing Square, Try Square, Miter Square, Protractor, Saw Guide with layout bar for use as stair gauge and to determine out-of-square corners. Heavy-gauge aluminum alloy. Black gradations for easier reading, matte finish to prevent glare. Includes: 60-page Swanson Blue Book and layout bar with hardware.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000056C0D
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SO107
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,374 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Carpentry Squares

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than it's baby brother, March 22, 2001

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"morethanacarpenter" (Van Buren, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

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 1x12 boards. And making backside pitch cuts on plywood.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, April 29, 2002

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jc21 "jc21" (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SEVEN TOOLS IN ONE!, November 7, 2002

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H. Row "in1ear" (Arvada, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.