This item is a manual for the swanson speed square. Irwin rafter square reference guide complete instruction book. Square up base frame by measuring diagonally from comer to comer must be equal distance. Unlike finish carpentry, framing doesnt have to look perfect or satisfy your desire to fit together two pieces of wood precisely. Framing squares are an essential part of any carpenters measurement tools and equipment. Theyll also serve you well as a general guide on your framing square for the purposes of cutting your boards straight. A framing square, also called a steel square, is a simple but versatile carpenters tool that is indispensable for doing wood frame construction.
Zzz vfkqhlghu hohfwulf xv 9 panelboards 924 2012 schneider electric all rights reserved circuit breakers f frame, powerpact d frame for iline panelboards and. For complete information on available circuit breaker and switch models, frame sizes, interrupting ratings, sensor sizes and trip units, see the masterpact nw catalog. Best performance of wood frame buildings is obtained when the moisture content of framing lumber at the time the building is enclosed with sheathing and interior finish, is as close as possible to the condition it will reach in service. Like conventional construction, the engineered solutions are provided in a prescriptive format. Stairway framing 638 risers and treads 640 chapter 7. Tips for using a framing square to layout and cut common rafters. The rafter square and framing square save time on roof construction. Unlike finish carpentry, framing doesnt have to look perfect or satisfy your desire to fit. You should almost alway make sure your saw blade is square. Our ebay id is crosstheabyss please visit our current ebay auctions. Set the square, as shown in figure 29, but with the blade at 10 912 inches and the tongue at 7 inches. This enclosure is used to contain the power supply assembly and communications modules, if required. It was started as a result of fellow framers searching for manuals on the premier picture framing forum, the grumble.
This is the only rafter square truly designed for steel stud framers and mep contractors. Here is the image that pops up when you think of a speed square. Stair gauges are a carpenters best friend when it comes to constructing stair cases. The square is a tool produced by the swanson tool company who at one time had a presence in oak lawn. The smaller panel should then be 4 feet 7 inches wide. Grab a full size framing square and be sure that it is accurately square. Along with over 50 handson exercises that show how math is useful, this book also includes some history and a handson math glossary. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42.
Chappell universal framing square fox maple school of. This gives the top plumb cut, to fit against ridge. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using. If you have a copy of a manual not shown below in pdf form, pm me on the grumble, or email me here. Its manual has a blue cover and contains numerous measurements, drawings and other information. Generally, the framing square is broken down into fractions of an inch on top, and in centimeters on the bottom. Angle finder and saw guide it is the only portable framing tool for 16 and 12 on center layout that will fit in your toolbox. A handy reference for any curious carpenter, woodworker, or serious doityourselfer. Mathematics of mathematics of a carpenters square mathematical. Sep 12, 2020 a carpenter square, also sometimes known as a framing square or speed square, is a type of carpentry tool commonly used by carpenters, builders, and other home improvement aficionados. The standard twofoot framing square, also referred to as a carpenters square and historically as a steel square is an lshaped tool that is used to mark angles for cuts used in building framing, particularly roof rafters, stair stringers, and many other cuts or angles other than 90. Our ebay id is crosstheabyss please visit our current ebay auctions by clicking here. Mathematics of a carpenters square abstract the mathematics behind extracting square roots, the octagon scale, polygon cuts, angle and other techniques using a carpenters square introduction the carpenters square was invented centuries ago, and is also called a builders, flat, framing, rafter, and a steel square. Use the square in the same manner as in step 1 of the.
Masterpact nw lowvoltage powerinsulated case circuit. On rafters without an eave, the measuring line is along the top edge of the rafter. Whether you are framing rafters, laying out stair stringers or just need a quick 90 angle measurement, empire is committed to delivering the most refined, accurate, and easytouse carpenters square. The rafter tables on the standard framing square were developed at the turn of the last century and provide values to determine only 5 basic pieces of information. Wcd1 details for conventional wood frame construction. Framing is the process of connecting building materials together to create a structure. Training manual specialised carpentry this compilation has been created by. This article explains how to make quick use of a framing square and its imprinted data to get some basic roof measurement data like roof pitch or slope, rafter lengths, and end cuts. Studs, plates, headers, rafters, girders, flooring and joists are all terms used to identify different components in framing. The description above, as well as those used throughout this booklet, give only the first level.
The framing square integrates a range of foundational math skills. Please see the attached for instructions for its use. Floor framing at wall projections 31 page chapter 6. Wood frame construction manual for one and twofamily dwellings appendix, item 1 to provide solutions based on engineering analysis, in accordance with recognized national codes and standards. All of the necessary cuts for a particular rafter can be laid out with these two squares. Scribe notches from 1 allow you to easily and accurately rip lumber. A carpenters framing square includes some tables stamped right. Framing square cutting guide woodworkers guild of america.
How to layout rafters with a framing square figure the span of the common rafters. If you were to buy one tool to teach and demonstrate handson math, it should be a framing square. Milwaukee framing and rafter squares milwaukee tool. This angle is also the layout angle for the side face of a hip or valley rafter joining to a purlin rotated to the common roof plane square to the top of common rafter. The inch rise, the rafter run and the tables in the back of the book are all that are needed to lay out rafter lengths and the cuts for common, hip, valley and jack rafters. May 09, 2018 a rafter square, or more commonly called a framing square, is an l shaped square 16 inches on the short side and 24 inches on the long with rafter tables printed on it. Including some carpentry shortcuts gained from my many years of experience. It was patented in 1819 by silas hawes, a blacksmith from south shaftsbury, vermont. Framing square how to use framing square johnson level. Examples of housing and residential buildings constructed using light steel framing are shown in figure 1. Folding framing 5 tools in one framing square, square, miter square. Mark the spacing for the arches on the top boards of the base frame prior to assembly. Johnson johnny square speed square users manual, 7inch model pdf.
Powerpact h, j, or lframe circuit breaker with micrologic. A quick check with a carpenter square gives you the ability to measure and mark precise angled dimensions for complex projects like roofs, rafters, and stairways. Select the basic building cost listed below the area which falls closest to the actual area of your building. On the back side, the tongue reads brace measurements. Table 1 frame sizes and interrupting rating ul1066 listed ansi c37. This reference guide will provide a basic knowledge of rafters and the rafter square to help you determine what scale and number on the. Framing squareyou dont have to be a professional carpenter to use a f. A carpenters framing square includes some tables stamped right into the tool itself. Anomalies found on framing square brace rules by j. The face of the square is the side one sees when the square is held with the blade in the left hand, the tongue in the right hand, and the heel pointed away. Swanson speed square manual this item is a manual for the. Framing square construction training and maintenance manuals.
Once the common rafter length is known, simply subtract the value given for the 16. It has a 50% thicker frame to provide you with more durability than competitive steel squares. If the area of your building falls nearly midway between two listed building areas, it is appropriate to average the square foot costs for the. Our 16 x 24 aluminum framing square is stronger than steel and is the most versatile framing square.
The square is also made with more aluminum for extreme durability. Professional tradesmen use rafter and framing squares to save time on roof construction projects. This simple device is crammed with tables, data and tricks that allow a carpenter to lay out roof rafters, stairs, or other building features. Johnnys crews were never satisfied with their rafter squares inability to allow for fast and accurate measurements for rip cuts.
The standard square has a 24 x 2 inch blade with a 16 x 1. It is a flat, single piece of aluminum or steel that consists of 2 armsa larger arm, 24 inches long, called the blade set at 90 degrees to a shorter, narrower arm called the tongue. Frame sizes and interrupting ratings available frame sizes and ratings are shown in table 1. This was one of the first framing squares to incorporate rafter tables. Swanson speed square manual this item is a manual for. This is visual math, math described as ratios and proportions expressed through similar. The square has been redesigned with the addition of a full 90 degree scale, which will enable the user to mark any angle in degrees, as well as all the angles represented in inch rise per foot run. Then slide the blade to 7 inches and read the figure indicted on the tongue, which will be 4 712 inches if done correctly. With one tool, students can use their hands, eyes, and mind to progress through arithmetic, fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
For rafters made in 2 x 6s or larger, lay the square body flush with the bottom edge of the rafter and mark along top edge of the square body. For a more detailed discussion of the various uses of the framing square in solving construction problems, you are encouraged to obtain and study one of the many excellent books on the square. This reference guide will provide a basic knowledge of rafters and the rafter square to. For high wind conditions, prescriptive guidelines for design and construction may be found in the wood frame construction manual for one. A framing square is a lot more than a simple square cut saw guide. The 16 x 24 aluminum framing square is constructed of more aluminum, reinforcing the frame and delivering the. The 16 x 24 aluminum framing square is constructed of more aluminum, reinforcing the frame and delivering the durability of steel but keeping it lightweight. Chappell universal square overview the chappell universal square incorporates an extremely broad number of new and unique applications never before available to carpenters in any form or format. Applying these comprehensive tables to the framing square marks the first truly unique improvement to the framing square in nearly 110 years, bringing. I would like to expand this page to include manuals for many different pieces of picture framing equipment. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39 chapter 7. How to figure everything out with one simple tool, no batteries required fox chapel publishing unlock the secrets of this invaluable, timehonored hand tool ken horner on. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional building materials. Inside essential guide to the steel square unlock the secrets of the steel square, an indispensable timehonored hand tool.
Moving away from boards for a second, another really practical use for a speed square is using it for your saw. Every woodworker owns a steel square, but few know all they could do with it. Professional tradesmen use rafter and framing squares to save time on roof construction. For repeated cuts, place the adjustable tab into the channel and tighten. All necessary cuts for a particular rafter can be laid out with these two squares. Powerpact hjl frame circuit breakers with micrologic 56.
For high wind conditions, prescriptive guidelines for design and construction may be found in the wood frame construction manual for one and twofamily dwellings afpa, 1996b. For instance, with a circular saw, making sure there is no power going to the saw, you can push the blade guard back and making sure the blade is square to the bed of the saw. The other contractor was building furniture, and i was framing a house. Light steel framing is also used in modules, although detailed guidance on modular construction is not within the scope of this publication, for guidance on modular construction see sci publication p3021 and ed0142. Grading rules which conform with american softwood lumber standard, ps 20, provide for framing lumber. Also mark the ridge boards with exactly the same spacing. The amount of tension applied to the arm can be adjusted by simply turning the lock nut, which holds the arm in place. It is also the one number by which you can frame the roof. Circuit breakers fframe, powerpact dframe for iline. The face of the square is the side one sees when the square is held with the blade in the left hand.
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