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When looking to acquire a speed square, this is one of the most critical elements to consider. Among the best speed squares examined, aluminum and plastic are the most prevalent material kinds available. Because of the accurate laser etching along the length of the speed square’s base, it may be used as a ruler. If you buy a speed square that only lasts a few months before the graduations start to fade, it’s a waste of money. After all, what good is a square if it can’t be used to measure distance or determine angles? If it keeps its squareness, you might get one excellent item out of it, but we can assure you that it won’t result in an efficient way. First off, they are precision built with accurate frames. A speed square is only as good as its squareness and its ability to mark 45-degree angles. All speed squares that made our shortlist were square out of the box.

The Swanson tool Co., Inc is a 2-in-1 speed square that comes in 7 and 12-inch sizes and is built of a heavy-gauge aerospace aluminum alloy with a non-glare matte surface for easy reading in any light. The triangular square of this iGaging speed square is CNC stainless steel with precision laser engraving, while the base is CNC solid aluminum with a blue anodized finish. This is the pinnacle of toughness, endurance, and sturdiness. The Taiwanese CH Hanson 03060 speed square distinguishes out with its three bubble vails, which help to the tool’s accuracy while leveling, plumbing, and determining roof pitches.

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Do not bother calling it a speed square if it cannot square at 90 degrees or measure accurate length. 2. Material Because it is composed of aluminum, it is designed for long and tough use. The final square has been precisely machined to make it even more sturdy and resistant to wear over time. A 0.7 mechanical pencil, a tube of lead, and a plastic container for convenient organizing and storage are all included in the iGaging speed square bundle. But recesses aren’t required for accurate measurements. Speed squares with precise edges, versus rounded edges that don’t lay 100% flat on a board, are a handy feature. It’s easy to mark precise and consistent lines when you can butt your pencil directly onto the edge of your speed square where it meets the work surface. Squares with rounded edges will lead to inconsistently-marked lines, depending on the angle you hold your pencil. Size options

Speed squares can be used to measure the pitch of a roof and to lay out angles from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. Features offeredA speed square may be used as a saw guide for perfect square cuts, line scriber, protractor, out of square corner angle finder, roof pitch finder, protractor for angle measurement, framing square, stair layout square, among other things. Smaller speed squares with a 4-inch hypotenuse length are suitable for jobs where a 7-inch square would be too large. They may not have a wide range of uses, but they would excel when used to construct clamp boxes, photo frames, and other similar items, and they are incredibly portable and convenient. 5. Weight

While working, speed squares rub off on various surfaces, which tends to wear it down over time, but a laser-etched marking takes a long time to wear off. When it starts to wear, the tool has probably reached the end of its useful life.The Irwin 1794464 is a 7-inch aluminum speed square produced in China. It’s built of a robust rust-proof metal with deep marking for easy reading and visibility, much like many other speed squares. Dewalt, iGaging, Milwaukee, and Swanson manufacture some of the best speed squares for the price. These four brands have models that span the price spectrum from bargain bin to gift-worthy. They also cover the spectrum of needs from weekend DIY’er to the professional contractor. A speed square is actually a triangle! It needs to be light, durable and accurate. Only the highest grades of aerospace aluminium alloys are used to make the best speed squares. Speed Square Dimensions The layout bar on this speed square is really exceptional. When dealing with out-of-square corners or constructing stair stringers, the layout bar is a must-have tool. This Dewalt speed square also has a glossy surface that makes it simple to wipe clean plus corrosion and wear resistance. It contains a half-diamond cut-out and guidelines that allow notches to be scribed at 1/4-inch intervals for a total of 2 1/2 inches.