A must have for projects in roofing or staircase layout! This little "blue book" will be your lifeline.
Professionals and DIYers alike consider this book a game changer for big and small tasks since so many construction details are spelled out in its 44 pages: great tables, diagrams, images, explanations and definitions. So if you’re looking for specific help like the inch rise per foot run – this Blue Book from Swanson gives you pages of tables of exactly the data you need. And using out 1 Number Method means you don’t even have to do the math!
Swanson's Little "Blue Book"
For Roof and Stairway Layout
The Swanson Little “Blue Book” for Roof and Stairway Layout includes detailed instructions and helpful charts showing how to measure, scribe, make cuts, and more with your Swanson Speed Squares. Save time determining the right measurements for your rafters by using the Swanson One-Number Method. Learn how to use the Layout Bar to measure out-of-square corners as you build stairways. The Blue Book is your number #1 companion and your key to becoming a true pro with your Speed Square.
Features
- Includes tables, formulas, diagrams
- 60 page manual
- "One Number Method" for roof layout
- Includes rafter tables & construction diagrams
SWANSON FROM THE BEGINNING
The Swanson Speed Square and the “One Number” method of determining the angular pitch of a roof were first developed in 1925 by a carpenter name Albert J. Swanson. As his fellow tradesmen began to appreciate the ingenuity of his idea, they wanted their own Speed Square. Swanson began to hand make the squares to fill the requests for the tool. Demand for the work-saving tool continued to grow and in 1930 the Swanson Speed Square was first sold in interstate commerce. By 1945 Swanson started Swanson Tool Company, Inc. to manufacture and sell the Speed Square through recognized channels of distribution. His son, Ronald C. Swanson assumed control of the company in 1971 and added other quality tools to the line. Today, Swanson Tool Company continues to proudly manufacture and distribute the Swanson Speed Square and other fine carpentry tools from its headquarters in Frankfort, Illinois. The Swanson product line has been, and will continue to be, upgraded and expanded to meet the changing needs of its contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
A hammer, a screwdriver, a saw…how many tools are requested by name? The Swanson Speed Square is one of the few tools whose name is known by contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts worldwide! We believe the exacting quality and accuracy of our product has kept the Swanson name on the minds of our customers for more than 90 years.
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A hammer, a screwdriver, a saw…how many tools are requested by name? The Swanson Speed Square is one of the few tools whose name is known by contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts worldwide! We believe the exacting quality and accuracy of our product has kept the Swanson name on the minds of our customers for more than 90 years.
See All Swanson Tool Products
A must have for projects in roofing or staircase layout! This little "blue book" will be your lifeline.
Professionals and DIYers alike consider this book a game changer for big and small tasks since so many construction details are spelled out in its 44 pages: great tables, diagrams, images, explanations and definitions. So if you’re looking for specific help like the inch rise per foot run – this Blue Book from Swanson gives you pages of tables of exactly the data you need. And using out 1 Number Method means you don’t even have to do the math!
Swanson's Little "Blue Book"
For Roof and Stairway Layout
The Swanson Little “Blue Book” for Roof and Stairway Layout includes detailed instructions and helpful charts showing how to measure, scribe, make cuts, and more with your Swanson Speed Squares. Save time determining the right measurements for your rafters by using the Swanson One-Number Method. Learn how to use the Layout Bar to measure out-of-square corners as you build stairways. The Blue Book is your number #1 companion and your key to becoming a true pro with your Speed Square.
Features
- Includes tables, formulas, diagrams
- 60 page manual
- "One Number Method" for roof layout
- Includes rafter tables & construction diagrams
SWANSON FROM THE BEGINNING
The Swanson Speed Square and the “One Number” method of determining the angular pitch of a roof were first developed in 1925 by a carpenter name Albert J. Swanson. As his fellow tradesmen began to appreciate the ingenuity of his idea, they wanted their own Speed Square. Swanson began to hand make the squares to fill the requests for the tool. Demand for the work-saving tool continued to grow and in 1930 the Swanson Speed Square was first sold in interstate commerce. By 1945 Swanson started Swanson Tool Company, Inc. to manufacture and sell the Speed Square through recognized channels of distribution. His son, Ronald C. Swanson assumed control of the company in 1971 and added other quality tools to the line. Today, Swanson Tool Company continues to proudly manufacture and distribute the Swanson Speed Square and other fine carpentry tools from its headquarters in Frankfort, Illinois. The Swanson product line has been, and will continue to be, upgraded and expanded to meet the changing needs of its contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.