Steel Square - Use Of The Scales, Roof Framing, Illustrative Problems And Other Uses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781443773157)

This book contains a comprehensive guide to using a steel square, being a detailed handbook on its various uses, common problems, correct handling, application to roof framing, and more. A profusely illustrated and detailed volume, "Steel Square" is highly recommended for anyone occupied in roof construction. Contents include: "The Steel Square", "Steel Square in Use", "General Description", "Parts of a Steel Square", "Testing a New Steel Square", "Scales", "Octagon Scale", "Essex Board Measure", "How to Use the Square-Braces", "Use of the Steel Square in Making a Brace", "Brace Measure", "Roof Framing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "Steel Square" now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on woodworking.

Author: Gilbert Townsend
ISBN-10: 1443773158
ISBN-13: 9781443773157
Publisher: Stoddard Press
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 182
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.53h x 5.60w x 0.51d