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5 Comments

1. A Reviewer
   Posted February 19, 2006 at 7:37 am | Permalink

   Better then sliced bread

   All hail the Speed Square, the King of Tools. I have no idea how anyone was able to build anything without these. Get the Swanson best $8 you will ever spend. If these things cost $45 they would still be worth it.

2. A Reviewer
   Posted January 3, 2007 at 4:58 pm | Permalink

   SWANSON TOOL 7-INCH SPEED SQUARE

   ARRIVED IN TIME FOR MY SON TO USE AT SCHOOL.

3. A Reviewer
   Posted August 18, 2007 at 5:31 am | Permalink

   Honestly.

   This tool is awesome, but I must say– IT IS NOT A SQUARE!

   It is so obviously a triangle.

4. A Reviewer
   Posted October 3, 2007 at 8:20 pm | Permalink

   Definition of a square.

   In response to the erroneous definition by R. Harper. A square is a device used to construct a right triangle. (woodworker’s). Therefore, a square has nothing to do with its shape. The Swanson Tool is one of the most used tools in any construction project, including my shop.

   M.B.Moore

5. A Reviewer
   Posted April 14, 2008 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

   Why don’t you already own it?

   I used a framing square for years before I bought a speed square. What an idiot! In the hands of anyone except a genuine expert (when was the last time you saw someone use the 100ths table or work out complex compound cuts on a framer?), the speed square will do as much and do it faster. It’s actually superior for 90 degree cross-cuts and, for general framing use, just as good for angle cuts. It will also keep its accuracy forever, unlike a framing square. The aluminum models are the only ones to buy – I can’t imagine why ANYONE would buy a plastic speed square for the piddly difference in price. I have a 7″ and a 12″ and use them both all the time.