How to Use a Quick Square

The quick square helps construction workers cut 90-degree angles or miter cuts at 45 degrees. It has a square flange along one side that acts as a guide for the power saw. Roofing angles are cut with a quick square also.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Quick square
• Wood plank
• Carpenter pencil
• Power saw
• Safety glasses

1. Take a sharpened carpenter pencil and place it in your mouth or behind your ear.

2. Spot the flange of the quick square on the edge of the wood plank.

3. Draw a line at a 90-degree angle or a 45-degree angle, whichever your project calls for.

4. Solve any issues with the construction of the roof or walls prior to cutting the angle you need. Wood is expensive so take your time and measure correctly.

5. Make your angle lines dark. You will need to see them while you make the cut with the power saw.

6. Try for perfect accuracy. You can draw the lines at both ends of the wood plank before you cut.

7. Treat the quick square with care. Do not throw it back into your toolbox. Dings and dents make it difficult to draw a straight line.

Tips & Warnings

• Mistakes happen when measuring and cutting. Take your time and make accurate calculations.
• Do not use a power saw without wearing the proper safety equipment.

[dustyone]

on 5/25/2009 Not enough information/directions was given for the uses of this fantastic tool. 45 and 90 degrees is just the beginning. I want to be able to use every facet of this tool and I find the above lacking.............Charline