Easy-Read Speed Square
I really like bright-colored speed squares because they're easy to locate on the job, but I find them difficult to read. To solve this problem, I spray-painted my speed squares black. After they were dry, I used a 3M Scotch-Brite pad to remove the paint. This left the marks and numbers black. Carpenter’s squares, rules, and combination squares may also benefit from this treatment. –Dewey Armstrong
Accurate Folding Rules
I’m an old fan of folding rules. Unlike tape measures, they don’t have a hook at one end that may require you to
