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product_id: 48000324
title: "The Original Speed Square"
brand: "swanson"
price: "Bs.595"
currency: BOB
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Swanson"
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/48000324-the-original-speed-square
store_origin: BO
region: Bolivia
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# 7-inch precision size Durable aluminum alloy build Multi-tool: framing, mitre, protractor The Original Speed Square

**Brand:** swanson
**Price:** Bs.595
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Nail every angle, every time — the pro’s secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Original Speed Square by swanson
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.595 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/48000324-the-original-speed-square)

## Best For

- swanson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted swanson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Crafted from rugged aluminum alloy, this tool withstands tough job site conditions without compromise.
- • **Pocket-Sized Power:** Compact 7-inch design fits effortlessly in your pocket for on-the-go accuracy.
- • **All-in-One Layout Master:** Combines framing square, tri square, mitre, and protractor features to streamline your workflow.
- • **Expert Guidance Included:** Comes with the comprehensive 44-page Swanson Blue Book to elevate your carpentry skills instantly.
- • **Precision Marking Made Easy:** 1/4-inch spaced scribing notches and diamond cut-out ensure flawless rafter seat cuts and stud markings.

## Overview

The Original Speed Square by Swanson is a 7-inch aluminum alloy multi-tool designed for professional framing and carpentry. It integrates the functions of framing, tri, mitre, and protractor squares, featuring precise 1/4-inch scribing notches and a diamond cut-out for accurate rafter and stud layout. Lightweight yet durable, it includes a 44-page instructional Blue Book, making it an essential, pocket-friendly tool for millennial managers who demand efficiency and precision on every project.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Swanson Tool S0101 7-inch Speed Square Layout Tool with Blue Book.

Review: Unbeatable for framing work - This is not a replacement for an adjustable combination square and is not suitable for fine work, but for its intended use in framing work it is brilliant. The pencil notches for marking lines parallel to the edge of a board are very useful when ripping wood and the protractor feature is surprisingly usable (though again, not really for marking off 3.25 degrees!) The wide base makes this convenient for checking joints for plumb as it will stand on its own quite securely; this base also makes a really solid rest for when you want to mark a cutting line at 90 degrees - it hooks over the edge of a standard CLS 2x X timber perfectly and gives a far more positive result than a standard combination square (the full length of the side of the square being in contact with the timber really helps here too.) I have not yet used the square for the purpose for which I bought it (laying out rafters for my current project) but hope to do so soon - the accompanying "blue book" seems fairly comprehensive and I'm confident this square will make my life a lot easier when the time comes. Overall the square is well made from nice thick metal and very nicely finished. My only criticism would be that the black paint applied to the markings wasn't particularly thorough; as the markings themselves are deeply recessed into the metal there is no issue in practice. Edit: I have since used it to make rafters and very much more and it was excellent. Once you've figured out the desired roof pitch it's so simple to get every cut at the right angle - not just for rafters but things like barge boards, sheathing, lining, interior trim etc. Worth every penny.
Review: Fast delivery and good quality - Arrive vey quick wasn't expecting them until after Christmas on delivery date as they were coming from US very heavy weight son is hapoy

## Features

- 7-Inch speed square; fits in pocket
- Incorporates features of framing square, Tri square, mitre square, and protractor square
- Features: 1/4 in. Spaced scribing notches and the diamond cut-out for easy rafter seat cuts and scribing the most common and popular stud widths
- Gradations included for marking common, hip, Valley, and jack rafters. Useful for determining and marking angles and making square cuts on boards.
- Packaged with the 44-page Swanson blue book
- Constructed of aluminium alloy
- 7 by 7 by 10-inches; 1. 2-Pounds; 1-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00002255O |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,081 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 36 in Carpentry Squares |
| Colour | One Color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (29,609) |
| Date First Available | 16 Aug. 2010 |
| Included Components | Speed Square, Blue Book |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 227 g |
| Item model number | S0101 |
| Manufacturer | Swanson Tool |
| Material | Metal |
| Measurement Accuracy | 0.05 |
| Measurement System | Inch |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | S0101 |
| Pattern | Speed Square |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Dimensions | 2.54 x 20.32 x 20.32 cm; 226.8 g |
| Size | 7" (inches) |
| Style | Speed Square |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Swanson
- **Colour:** One Color
- **Graduation range:** 1/8 Inches
- **Material:** Metal
- **Style:** Speed Square

## Images

![The Original Speed Square - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71V66GuEE-L.jpg)
![The Original Speed Square - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61473XEHH1L.jpg)
![The Original Speed Square - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+Udu51ROL.jpg)
![The Original Speed Square - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZijaIzxxL.jpg)
![The Original Speed Square - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IZbzUhv9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: In what country is this product made?**
A: We proudly make all of our Swanson Speed Squares here in the United States.

**Q: Can you mark 45 degree cuts**
A: Hi Henry,
Absolutely, you can mark 45-degree cuts with our famous Speed Square!  We manufactured it as a right triangle with that use in mind - its hypotenuse (the long side of the triangle) is an exact 45-degree angle.
Thanks for your interest in our square!
The Swnason Team

**Q: Which size (7 or 12) would be best for a re-roofing project?**
A: Typically a framing square would be the most helpful with a roofing project. But if I had to choose one or the other, I guess the 12. While 7 is standard, it will not span the short dimension of the shingle.

**Q: Does the ruler also have units of measurement of centimeters?**
A: Hi Tomer,

Great question!  This Speed Square, our model # S0101, does not include metric units of measurement.  Our Metric Speed Square, model # NA202 (and available on Amazon.com) does  have metric units of measurement.

Hope that helps!
The Swanson Team

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable for framing work
*by A***J on 7 July 2016*

This is not a replacement for an adjustable combination square and is not suitable for fine work, but for its intended use in framing work it is brilliant. The pencil notches for marking lines parallel to the edge of a board are very useful when ripping wood and the protractor feature is surprisingly usable (though again, not really for marking off 3.25 degrees!) The wide base makes this convenient for checking joints for plumb as it will stand on its own quite securely; this base also makes a really solid rest for when you want to mark a cutting line at 90 degrees - it hooks over the edge of a standard CLS 2x X timber perfectly and gives a far more positive result than a standard combination square (the full length of the side of the square being in contact with the timber really helps here too.) I have not yet used the square for the purpose for which I bought it (laying out rafters for my current project) but hope to do so soon - the accompanying "blue book" seems fairly comprehensive and I'm confident this square will make my life a lot easier when the time comes. Overall the square is well made from nice thick metal and very nicely finished. My only criticism would be that the black paint applied to the markings wasn't particularly thorough; as the markings themselves are deeply recessed into the metal there is no issue in practice. Edit: I have since used it to make rafters and very much more and it was excellent. Once you've figured out the desired roof pitch it's so simple to get every cut at the right angle - not just for rafters but things like barge boards, sheathing, lining, interior trim etc. Worth every penny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast delivery and good quality
*by B***E on 3 January 2026*

Arrive vey quick wasn't expecting them until after Christmas on delivery date as they were coming from US very heavy weight son is hapoy

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly brilliant...!
*by P***S on 5 March 2022*

I've been a carpenter in UK for over 40 years and didn't know that 'speed squares' existed until seeing one being explained on a YouTube video last year. Just goes to show how long I've had my head in the sand believing that combination and try squares were the answer to everything. Firstly, I want to point out that these things are designed for speed and the markings are big to be visible with ease, which I suppose could render them 'good enough' rather than pinpoint accurate (though they are accurate). If anything, I would describe them as being the Swiss Army Knife of carpentry - especially when you get the 7" and 12" twin set, which even comes with a little book of tables for calculating roof and stair angles. The metal is thick and solid. There are loads of markings and scales for measuring lengths and angles. They can be used as horizontal and vertical levels. You can use them as guides for a circular saw. There are pencil notches to drag out parallel lines. I mean, they do it all, apart from cut the wood for you. As you may have guessed, they have become integral - indispensable - tools in my kit. They save so much time that it would be inefficient not to use them. I still use a combi square for the occasional instances that they are required (measuring and marking accurate depths and so on) but it is no longer my primary 'go to' square. All in all, an excellent product at a great price.

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- SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue
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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*