--- product_id: 48000324 title: "The Original Speed Square" brand: "swanson" price: "€ 40.03" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Swanson" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48000324-the-original-speed-square store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 7-inch precision size Multi-angle protractor & scribing Aluminum alloy durability The Original Speed Square **Brand:** swanson **Price:** € 40.03 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔨 Own the blueprint of precision — the Swanson Speed Square is your secret weapon on every build! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Original Speed Square by swanson - **How much does it cost?** € 40.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/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 - • **Pocket-Ready Precision:** Compact 7-inch size fits effortlessly in your toolkit or pocket for on-the-go accuracy. - • **All-in-One Layout Power:** Combines framing, miter, tri, and protractor squares—your ultimate multi-tool for every carpentry challenge. - • **Effortless Angle Mastery:** Graduated markings and notches let you nail common rafter, hip, valley, and jack angles with confidence. - • **Exclusive Blue Book Included:** Unlock expert-level roof and rafter layouts with the 44-page Swanson guide—trusted by pros since 1925. - • **Built to Last, Built for Pros:** Die-cast aluminum alloy construction ensures rugged durability and true accuracy job after job. ## Overview The Swanson Tool S0101 7-inch Speed Square is a durable, die-cast aluminum layout tool designed for professional and DIY carpenters. Featuring multi-functional use as a framing, miter, tri, and protractor square, it offers precise angle markings and scribing notches for common rafter and stud measurements. Compact and pocket-sized, it includes the renowned 44-page Swanson Blue Book for expert roof and rafter construction guidance, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description From the manufacturer Only 1 square gets to call itself the Speed Square Swanson's Blue Book of rafter lengths and roof construction One of our customers posted in his review, 'hang onto that Blue Book, it's smarter than all of us.' Always rugged, and turly built to last. Speed Squares have been in production since 1925, Proudly Made In America Today our Speed Squares are manufactured in different sizes and are made from different materials so that we address the many different needs that contractors, construction professionals and DIYers have for every job and any project. The 7inch Speed Square (S0101) The plain 7inch Speed Square (T0101) The Big 12 with Layout Bar (S0107) The plain 12inch Speed Square (T0108) The Metric Speed Square (NA202) The Speed Square Bundle (SW1201K) Our patented Speed Squres are not just for roofers. This universal tool is a must have for all jobs Protractor Set the Speed Square against your board and pivot to the angle you need: 1 to 90 degrees are clearly marked. Tri Square Any job that requires multiple (repetitive), accurate markings, such as locating studs, laying out stringers for stairs, positioning floor joists needs a speed square just for the time-saving feature alone. Cutting Guide For a clean, straight 45 or 90 degree cut, use the Speed Square as a fence to ensure your blade never moves off line. Scribing The Speed Square includes multiple notch marks so scribing is simple, and ripping stock is easy and accurate. 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: Quality square - A fantastic square from a brand I trust. Perfectly square accurate Also works really well as a circular saw guide fence. I also have the other swanson squares and I wouldn’t want to be without them ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,855 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 19 in Carpentry Squares | | Brand | Swanson | | Colour | One Color | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,098 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00038987001017 | | Graduation Range | 1/8 Inches | | Graduation range | 1/8 Inches | | Included Components | Speed Square, Blue Book | | Item Dimensions L x W | 25L x 203W millimetres | | Item Thickness | 2.44 Centimetres | | Item Type Name | Swanson S0101 7" Imperial Speed Square | | Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Swanson Tool | | Manufacturer Part Number | S0101 | | Material | Metal | | Model Number | S0101 | | Product Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty. | | Product dimensions | 25L x 203W millimetres | | Style | Speed Square | | Style Name | Speed Square | | UPC | 038987001017 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## 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) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality square *by P***Y on 25 April 2026* A fantastic square from a brand I trust. Perfectly square accurate Also works really well as a circular saw guide fence. I also have the other swanson squares and I wouldn’t want to be without them ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product *by G***. on 14 June 2026* Quality ## Frequently Bought Together - SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square, Blue - STANLEY FATMAX Tape Measure, 25-Foot (33-725) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/48000324-the-original-speed-square](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48000324-the-original-speed-square) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*