Here we explain just how to use a framing square and its etched-on tables to figure out roof slope & rafter lengths, rafter cuts, brace lengths & cuts, stair stringer layout & cuts and other construction & …

Jul 7, 2022 · Using a framing square. To accurately lay out the plumb and level lines needed for these cuts, hold the framing square so the numbers representing the pitch align with the edge of the …

Place your framing square against your 2”x12” board, with the outside of the tongue measuring the rise and the outside of the blade measuring the run. Mark along the outside of your framing square to …

A tutorial on how to read the markings of a rafter square or carpenter square. This tutorial is brought to you by SmartSquare Tools.

Dec 9, 2025 · A complete guide to the Starrett framing square. Decode precision markings, understand board measure, and master advanced rafter and layout calculations.

Feb 15, 2024 · In this post, we’ll provide you with a beginner’s guide that’ll teach you how to use a framing square, so you can get started on your project as soon as possible. We’ll also discuss how to …

Hold the square in one hand and examine it. One leg is wider and longer than the other. The wider leg is called the blade, and the narrower one, the tongue. The manufacturer's name and logo is stamped …