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8" Swanson Tool Co Composite Speedlite Speed Square Layout Tool (Orange, T0118)

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$11.08
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Amazon has 8" Swanson Tool Co Composite Speedlite Speed Square Layout Tool (Orange, T0118) on sale for $3.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter babgaly for sharing this deal.

Note: Usually ships within 1 to 4 weeks

About this product:
  • 8" size is great for siding
  • Center line (C/L) guide for locating center of round stock
  • Beveled edge for ease of reading
  • 1/8" spaced notches to use for scribing lines
  • Constructed of lightweight high-impact structural composite material
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Swanson Tool Company Composite Speedlite Square Layout Tool (T0118, Orange) on sale for $3.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

Product Description from Store
  • 8-Inch size is great for siding
  • Center line (C/L) guide for locating center of round stock
  • Beveled edge for ease of reading
  • 1/8-Inch spaced notches to use for scribing lines
  • Constructed of lightweight high-impact structural composite material
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Created 12-06-2023 at 06:56 PM by babgaly | Staff
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Model: Swanson Speedlite 8.125 in. L X .875 in. H Plastic Speed Square

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Not saying it's a "bad" deal, but CCC shows this at $3.99 for the past year. Lowest historical price is $3.49 back in 2016. Not sure where $11.08 retail comes from.

It appears this is the usual price for these.
Plastic is great all around. It doesn't scratch, dent or ding softer materials. Ive had this exact square for years and only yesterday did the tip break off as a neighbor dropped a brick on it while building a new fence. Worth mentioning the width of a square is perfect for spacing fence planks. Just keep your neighbor away from both ithe square and bricks.
Full retail on this is $4.19. Anything over that is just the retailer inflating the price. You can usually find these for $4 any day of the week. Here it is again at AcmeTools [acmetools.com] for $3.99 as well. Pretty sure Swanson also sells a multi-pack for a few bucks more and it comes with multiple sizes plus a little handbook guide for measurements.

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trza
12-15-2023 at 08:07 PM.
12-15-2023 at 08:07 PM.
This doesn't seem like a deal. HF has a 7" aluminum square for $3 that's more durable and just as hard to read.

If you want easy to read, the Doyle one is really nice. They're $9.99 so you can use a 30% off coupon when they appear.
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12-15-2023 at 08:33 PM.
12-15-2023 at 08:33 PM.
Actually needed one of these. Thanks !
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12-16-2023 at 08:32 AM.
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12-16-2023 at 03:36 PM.
12-16-2023 at 03:36 PM.
Quote from TimboSally :
These will crack if pressure is applied to them.
Seriously?? Plastic can crack?
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ExtremeSquared
12-16-2023 at 04:26 PM.
12-16-2023 at 04:26 PM.
Quote from Spacelobster :
If you are a recreational woodworker a combination square is a much better purchase than a speed square.
Speed square + spring clamp + circ saw
Speed squares are thick enough to work as a saw guide on rough lumber.
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12-16-2023 at 04:36 PM.
12-16-2023 at 04:36 PM.
Quote from HasRa :
this is made in USA. $3.98. I got it, very nice, durable

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-7-Inch-Framing-Rafter-Square-Durable-Plastic-Triangle-Quick-S... [walmart.com]
I'm not a fan of the Hyper Tough version. The 1/8" tick marks make it difficult to run a pencil along the edge and get a smooth line. The Swanson version has thinner tick marks, so lines should be smoother. I prefer the hi-vis Craftsman with contrasting black molded measurement lines - nice smooth lines.
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12-17-2023 at 12:37 AM.
12-17-2023 at 12:37 AM.
Quote from Zdhow :
I 3D printed a 6inch version last year using esun PLA+. It works great and measurements are very accurate.

Sadly I need one of these to make sure my 3D printer is square
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HasRa
12-17-2023 at 07:48 AM.
12-17-2023 at 07:48 AM.
Quote from AquaKitten830 :
I'm not a fan of the Hyper Tough version. The 1/8" tick marks make it difficult to run a pencil along the edge and get a smooth line. The Swanson version has thinner tick marks, so lines should be smoother. I prefer the hi-vis Craftsman with contrasting black molded measurement lines - nice smooth lines.
I really like it, but I understand, everyone has different preference.
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12-17-2023 at 02:23 PM.
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12-19-2023 at 09:40 AM.
12-19-2023 at 09:40 AM.
For those of you that have never used a speed square it's a very handy tool! Yes there are a lot of little details on it for rafters, angles, and straight line marking but at the end of the day it's a great tool for construction grade right and 45 degree angles.

I have a cabin and do not have a miter saw there so I installed 1500 square feet of pallet wood on the walls in the basement recently. I used the speed square as a guide for my circular saw, while not a perfect 90 degree angle it's pretty darn close (this is not for fine woodworking and cabinet making where precision is very important.) Thousands of cuts later the speed square is still going straight and being and 8" square this is good for crosscutting a 2X8 piece of lumber.
Last month I used it with a utility knife to score and snap laminate flooring I was installing, so much quicker and cleaner than using a miter saw.
Still using the same Swanson plastic speed square and it sits in a tool box full of heavy tools and has not chipped or broken yet.
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12-19-2023 at 08:55 PM.
12-19-2023 at 08:55 PM.
Had this for a few years and it finally broke before my outdoor project was done. Replaced it with the pro, which is much better, and was on sale for $9 at Lowe's during BF. Do ur self a favor and get the pro so u can use it outdoors when the need arises.
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12-20-2023 at 02:25 PM.
12-20-2023 at 02:25 PM.
Would hate to get one of these at the office elephant gift exchange.
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