Squares Tools And How To Use Them

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Squares Tools

Before applying the square tool you should take into account that there is a variety of square tool types and each of them is essential and provide different options for your project.

The movable blade helps to copy an angle and transmit it onto moldings, lumber, or other materials. The tool doesn’t measure the angle, it allows you to match what you need. There are plenty of square tools and all of them are suitable for different materials and purposes.

Types Of Square Tools

Drywall Square

A drywall square has a 4-foot blade and is suitable for laying out cut lines on standard-size sheets of plywood, drywall, and other board materials. You may also apply the drywall square as a fence when cutting the drywall.

T-Square

A T-square is similar to a drywall square. The difference is it is commonly applied in drawing on woodworking or engineering drawing. The purpose of this T-Square is that it is quite similar, and has a long body with a short head for measuring long distances.

Framing Square

The framing square includes a long blade and a short, narrow tongue, like an L-shaped square while marking wide boards and sheet stock for checking the squareness. The framing square is also useful for laying out rafters and stair stringers.

Speed Square

The base of this portable right triangle includes a flange that the user can butt against the material’s edge, thus offering to draw the square correctly, cut a line or 45-degree miter, and apply the square as the fence for crosscutting. The diagonal edge includes markings suitable for laying out the rafter, roof trim, and stair angles.

Combination Square

The combination square is a developed version of a T-Square that has plenty of options, so this tool is perfect for applying it to lots of tasks. The combination square is commonly applied for measuring purposes, its adjustable head allows users to measure and create angles in various degrees. Users also may check the edges or levels with the use of the combination square.

How To Use Square Tool?

Step 1: Consider where the line should be marked.

According to the project, you should consider where you need to draw the line. The use of the square tools depends on the type of the material, specific requirements, and the size of the line you mark. Apply the square tool to place and mark studs, position floor joists, lay out stair stringers, identify roof pitches, etc.

How To Use Square Tool

Step 2: Place the lipped fence of the square tool against the edge of the working material.

Determine the lipped fence of the square tool and locate it flush with the edge of the working material. Keep the lipped fence pressed tightly against the material for proper results.

How To Use Square Tool

Step 3: Mark a straight line.

Take a pencil and mark a square or straight line down the piece of the working material. Locate the pencil against the base of the square tool and slowly mark the line.

How To Use Square Tool

Step 4: Mark a 45* line.

Try to keep the pencil and the square tool carefully to the working material. 45* angle line is a significant aspect in several projects especially while working with wood.

How To Use Square Tool

Step 5: Take the ruler to measure the distance between markings.

Take measurements for straight lines as well as for 45* markings.

How To Use Square Tool

Conclusion

If you apply the square tool for the first time, we advise you to take a speed square tool. Users may easily create straight and miter cuts and quickly mark other angles.

If you need a more developed tool, you may use a combination square tool. Applying a combination square tool for making markings for screws, you may use the ruler and create the mark fast.

More advanced tools are great to have at hand for larger projects, cutting plywood, and other common DIY needs. Select the proper square tool for your DIY projects, begin with the simplest type of the tool, and improve your skills.