Swanson

Clever Marketing Images of Swanson Speed Square

Jul 25, 2009 Stuart 1 Comment

We just wanted to share with you the clever marketing images we found on Swanson’s website. Keep reading to see three more.

Layout & Measuring

Swanson Speed Squares

Jul 23, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

Swanson Speed Squares can be used as a try square, miter square, protractor, line scriber, and saw guide. In other words, it’s a pretty handy layout tool that should be found in every home and shop. At the very least, it makes an excellent straightedge. We’ve been using an orange Swanson Speedlite square for about […]

Accessories

Swanson Mini Surface Level

Jul 21, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

Swanson’s mini surface level is suitable for two-axis leveling tasks that do not quite require extreme precision. This type of level is extremely easy to use – hold or fasten it to a workpiece that needs to be horizontally parallel, and then adjust the workpiece until the level’s bubble is perfectly centered. Although this level […]

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