Also known as a rafter square or triangle square, the speed square, invented by Albert Swanson, has been making woodworkers’ lives easier since 1925, thanks to its versatility and affordability. Now, ...

The lexicon of carpentry-speak is littered with registered trade names. Through widespread use, these brand names are now considered generic terms. For example, a circular saw is often referred to as ...

A speed square has many obvious uses for marking up your building materials. Here's a small hidden feature you may not know about: it can also draw perfect circles. Most speed squares have a notch at ...