Framing Square Angles

Tim Carter, of http://AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to make professional square angles of different slopes, using a framing square. Sign up NOW for Tim's FREE weekly newsletter at: http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• framing
• square
• angles
• roofing
• roof
• rafter
• rise
• run
• steep
• cut
• cutting
• house
• home
• tim
• carter
• ask
• builder

[joesurfer]

I found the following reference on Wickepedia, but im sure there are so many pages....(Im a union journeyman and 20 yrs carp) so i heard that term for many years thanks

The wider arm, two inches wide, is called the blade; the narrower arm, one and a half inches wide, the tongue. The square has many uses, including laying out common rafters, hip rafters and stairs. .....

[AsktheBuilder]

Many thanks. I intend to do an entire series on how to use this magical tool. I've laid out and cut countless rafters and stair stringers with it.

[joesurfer]

the proper term is the blade not body

tounge and blade,,,,

[AsktheBuilder]

Interesting. Can you show me in the literature where that's so? I'd be fascinated to link to that from my web site.

[Elodea]

Years ago, I found and old booklet from the Stanley Works from the early 1900's, describing the many ways to use a framing square for angle layouts. It's an absolutely mind boggling tool if you know all the "tricks." No wonder the Masonic Lodge has it as a symbol in their logo.  The square truly has :mystical powers" in the hands of someone that knows how to use it.

[7777dmith7777]

So what would the slash cut be for a 10 pitch resting onto a 6 pitch ?

[jrwel14]

Thanks for the video. While I'm into boats. I use the sliding-t-bevel.. But, it's very interesting to learn more about woodworking tools. Heard that the 2 sections are different widths for a reason.

[SwimCoach8]

The framing Square is a remarkable layout tool. You'll notice that one scale is actually in twelfths of an inch. A straight edge and this knowledge can allow for very accurate scaled drawings and jig making for repetitive cuts. (Rafters) The scales on the middle of the square can also be used to calculate rafter length, if you know the rise and the run. The table can also be used for angles and compound cuts on hip framing.

[mtownlobo]

@joesurfer I've always heard "body".

[gregvancom]

The best tool for carpenters

[songczar]

Wow, you made that so easy. Thank you so much!

[stairbuilding]

Thanks for the great video, I love ask the builder

[Rikk303]

@AsktheBuilder I think it's an English thing..tongue and blade...no big deal. We also call it a roofing square but the geometry will always be the same. Glad to know you are still using Imperial instead of this digital rubbish the EU is foisting on us here. Btw, we usually have a ridge board at the plumb cuts on the apex. You have to make an allowance for that in the triangulation. After 30 years in the trade, I still love it. You have the passion as well. All the best

[copingsaw777]

Thank you very much! you described this tool as straight forward as possible and made it seem very easy for the first time. Thank you so much