{"id":947,"date":"2022-04-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/ptr\/reviews\/hand-tools\/measuring\/swanson-speed-squares"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:50:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:50:11","slug":"swanson-speed-squares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/swanson-aluminum-speed-squares\/","title":{"rendered":"Swanson Aluminum Speed Square Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Swanson Aluminum Speed Square is one of our top 10 go-to tools<\/a> in the framing and construction business. It is simply one of the tools you will invariably keep in your tool belt<\/a>. You’ll find yourself using it for cutting simple lumber. You can also make complex angle calculations and measurements on roofing trusses. We decided to take a look at a few of Swanson’s classic Speed Squares and highlight some of the improvements they’ve made on the latest models. Today, we’re looking at the Speed Square Pro (S0100-A), Speed Trim Square (S0145), 7-inch original Speed Square (S0101), and the Big 12 Speed Square (S0107). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swanson Aluminum Speed Square Foundations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in 1925, Albert J. Swanson had an idea to determine the pitch of a roof and the Swanson Speed Square was born. By 1930, there was enough demand for his innovative product to begin commercial interstate sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this day all other rafter squares essentially model their products after his design. Many years ago I was using a standard combination square to measure and cut a piece of lumber when a contractor friend of mine sauntered over and handed me his Swanson Speed Square. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Swanson, I’ve never looked back. Swanson aluminum Speed Squares are a refreshing new take on the original steel models, offering the same accuracy with a lighter design than the original die cast models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swanson Aluminum Speed Square: The New Generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Speed Square Pro and Speed Trim Square start with all the features of the original Swanson aluminum Speed Square we’ve been using for more than a decade. They take it up a notch to include some really helpful measuring tools. These improvements make on-the-fly measurements and layouts faster and easier than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swanson Speed Square Pro S0100-A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The S0100-A maintains the same dimensions and general feel as the original but adds a few new tricks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s New?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n