Slide Rule: Simplified, Explained, and Illustrated for the Mechanical Trades - Couverture souple

Riddell, Robert

 
9781931626033: Slide Rule: Simplified, Explained, and Illustrated for the Mechanical Trades
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1931626030 ISBN 13 : 9781931626033
Editeur : Astragal Press, 2002

Synopsis

Once more, Astragal Press has rescued an old and rare book from obscurity, allowing for the broad circulation of information previously limited to the select few who could afford access. This book, first published in 1881, was written about the use of the first standard slide rule made in the United States: a Mannheim-type slide rule made by Stephens Co., a mjor rule manufacturer. Included in Riddell?s book, aimed primarily at carpenters and joiners, is a wealth of fascinating instruction on the use of the slide rule in everything from making the calculations necessary for constructing circular porches and spiral stairways, to calculating wages owed or the cost of hauling lumber. Included, as well, are lovely plates illustrating various geometric and trigonometric calculations used in construction. As a source book, it should be of great interest and value to tool collectors, slide rule enthusiasts, and woodworkers.

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Éditeur
Astragal Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1931626030
ISBN 13 
9781931626033
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
88
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
info@simonandschuster.nl

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