Welcome to the Construction Measuring and Marking Series: In this video, we will review the basics of how to use a construction speed square sometimes called a framing square or rafter square.

Video lessons in this series include Tape Measure Use, how to Read a Tape Measure including the inches and fractions, and all the other marks and symbols. There are also videos on the Speed Square, Chalk line, and levels. Join us for the entire lesson series

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0:00 Squaring and 90 degrees
1:09 Parts of a Speed Square
3:14 Marking squared and parallel lines
9:17 Measuring and marking angles
15:53 Speed square saw guide