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Review on πŸ”§ Swanson Speed Square Layout Tool & Blue Book Combo Pack: Perfect for Precision Measurements & Layouts with Bonus Combination Square Included! by Steve Cooper

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Two of the most useful tools for carpentry, metalwork and more. This set is a great thing.

I have bought this set twice and have one in my work truck and one in the store. I use both for almost every job I do. They even recently improved the design of the speed square so that the scribe bar (the 1/4" notches inside the triangular cutout) now runs the entire side of the triangle, not just 1.5". It's pretty cool to see that a company with such a successful product still strives to continually improve it. This is by far the easiest speed square to read in any light, from poorly lit shops and basements to direct sunlight. The combined square is just as good as in such a set. It's not a Starrett, but both I have have rebounded, which I can't say about Blue Empire instruments costing more than this. Including just a millimeter in the combined square rule is nice to have at times. Good thing they only have 1. It's a PITA when they put two metric scales on a combo square as it really messes up some of the layout processes I regularly use them for. Great little kit. Became a popular gift for makers, crafters and even made it to the White Elephant Gift Fair!

Pros
  • Includes: Swanson blue pocket sized book on rafter lengths and roof construction
Cons
  • The list will go on.