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| Introduction | The Swanson® Speed® Square and the One-Number Method™ of determining the angular pitch of a roof were first developed in 1925 by a carpenter named Albert J. Swanson. As his fellow tradesmen began to appreciate the ingenuity of his idea, they wanted their own Speed® Squares. Swanson began to hand-make the squares to fill requests for the tool. Demand for the work-saving tool continued to grow, and in 1930 the Swanson® Speed® Square was first sold in interstate commerce. By 1945, Swanson started Swanson® Tool Company, Inc., to manufacture and sell the Swanson® Speed® Square through recognized channels of distribution. His son, Ronald C. Swanson, assumed control of the company in 1971 and added other quality tools to the line. Today Swanson® Tool Company continues to proudly manufacture and distribute the Swanson® Speed® Square and other fine carpentry tools from its headquarters in Frankfort, Illinois. Under the direction of the Allemand Family, who purchased the company in 1989, the Swanson® product line has been upgraded and expanded to meet the changing needs of loyal customers, contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. |
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