Frequently Asked Questions

The Rapid Rafter is a patent-pending dual-sided rafter square that marks both sides of any board in one motion. It replaces the speed-square + framing-square workflow with a single tool. Built by carpenters, made in USA.

A speed square marks one side at a time. The Rapid Rafter marks both sides at once thanks to the patent-pending dual-sided design. Same plumb-cut and seat-cut layout, half the time per board.

The Rapid Rafter fits standard dimensional lumber: 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12. The dual-sided edges accommodate the variation in actual board widths.

The original Rapid Rafter is $27.99 with free U.S. shipping. The Metal Edition (machined stainless steel) is $59.99. The BYO Tools Kit (rafter square + accessories) starts at $49.99.

Standard U.S. shipping is free and arrives in 3-5 business days. Expedited options at checkout. International shipping available for an additional fee.

30-day money-back guarantee. If the Rapid Rafter doesn't make every framing job faster, send it back for a full refund. Return shipping is on us in the U.S.

Yes. The original Rapid Rafter has a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. The Metal Edition has a full lifetime guarantee — if it ever bends, breaks, or wears out, we replace it.

Direct from rapidrafter.com (this site), plus Amazon, Home Depot online, McCoy's Building Supply, and Ace Hardware. Direct gets you free shipping; retailers may have local pickup.

Yes. The dual-sided marking design has a patent application filed. Made in USA by Lay Out Line, LLC in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Yes. The Rapid Rafter handles stair stringer layout the same way it handles rafter layout — pull once, both rise and run lines are marked. See our /learn/stair-stringer-layout article for the technique.