Master roof framing with the Steel Square. Learn practical, reliable methods you can apply on the job. This edition lays out clear, step-by-step techniques for using the steel square to find miters and sides of polygons, calculate roof pitches, and lay out rafter, hip, and valley cuts. It emphasizes concrete measurements and visual references, so you can translate angles and lines into exact timber lengths.
From basic polygons to complex roof features, you’ll discover how to work with 36-degree and other common angles, determine correct run and rise, and produce precise bevels for joints. The instruction uses diagrams and practical rules to help you transform a roof plan into workable timber layouts with confidence.
Ideal for carpenters and roof framers seeking practical, hands-on guidance to simplify complex framing tasks.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth guide to using the steel square for roof framing tasks, providing both the novice and experienced carpenter with a comprehensive understanding of how to apply this essential tool. The author's approach is thorough and accessible, offering clear explanations, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, empowering the reader to frame roofs with confidence. By situating the steel square within its historical and practical context, the author establishes its enduring significance in the field of carpentry. The book delves into the theoretical principles underlying roof framing, exploring concepts such as pitch, bevels, and the relationship between different roof components. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of accurate measurements and precise cuts, demonstrating how the steel square can be used to determine the length, plumb cut, and heel cut of rafters, hips, and valleys with remarkable accuracy. Detailed attention is given to hip and valley intersections, octagon hips, and purlins, enabling readers to tackle even complex roof framing projects with skill. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333410209_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333410209
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333410209
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)