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How to use a speed square | Why it might be the most important tool you own

4,241,266 views October 29, 2019 7:34

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In brief

Master the speed square to cut rafters, make precise degree measurements, and handle hip/valley cuts like a pro—ideal for framing and roofing projects. Erik Perkins demonstrates both common and advanced uses, including marking birds mouth cuts and even repurposing it as a notepad.

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Does the video cover advanced techniques like hip/valley cuts?

Yes, it explains both common and hip/valley scale uses for cutting rafters.

Description from the creator

Don’t just pretend you know how to use your speed square... really learn how to use it and build awesome stuff! This unassuming tool can do at least a dozen things if you know how to use it. Take it to tutorial trom master builder Erik Perkins has he explains some of the common and not so common uses for a speed square. Once you know how to use this thing correctly you can cut rafters, birds mouth cuts, measure degrees, and even use it as a notepad :-). Once you know the basics of the common and hip/valley scales, you will be able to cut rafters like a pro! #roof #framing #explained

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Perkins Builder Brothers published this 7:34 video tutorial on October 29, 2019. It has been watched 4,241,266 times on YouTube.

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October 29, 2019
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