Essential Guide to the Steel Square: Facts, Short-Cuts, and Problem-Solving Secrets for Carpenters, Woodworkers & Builders (Woodworker's Essentials & More series) (1565233425) - Prices and Reviews

Editorial Review:

Ideal for solving virtually every geometric and layout problem, this guide to the steel square blends practical advice with skill-building exercises designed to help readers get the most out of this amazing tool. Unlocking the secrets of this versatile device, professional advice covers a wide range of topics--including making measurements as fine as one-hundredth of an inch, finding the center of a circle, and building stairs--making this guide a must-have reference for woodworkers, carpenters, tool collectors, and anyone interested in the history of tools.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

well worth careful reading and study:

I picked up this book in an effort to educate myself as I am taking an introductory carpentry class this summer and didn't want to be totally ignorant upon arrival The framing square is clearly a tool that has stood the test of time and is not going away any time soon. The "Rules of Thumb" the author intersperses in the book are an ideal way to give short-cuts without sacrificing accuracy. I'm a little surprised the author didn't cite the Swanson Tool Company in the book specifically by name even though the... more info

Very Basic... good, but VERY basic..:

This is a good overview for the casual reader, or as a good introduction before you really dig into roof framing, stair building, etc. But, if you really want to master the square in framing or other construction, you're going to have to get more detailed information from other sources. If "Essential" in the title was replaced with "Basic" or "Introductory", the title would more accurately reflect the value of the book.

want to have some fun?:

More than you'd ever think you'd need to know about the basics to advanced uses and functions of the seemingly simple framing square. Want to have some fun? Read the book then go into your local DIY center and ask the duty expert in the tool section if there is an instruction manual that comes with the framing square? You will likely get a blank stare and comments about how simple the thing is to use. Then ask him/her if they can explain how to determine the major and minor axis of an elipse using the... more info

Square:

This is a good book. In my opinion I think it is more like a text book when compare with the other two books written by the same author. It gives me a lot of mathematical knowledge which I almost forgot what I learnt in high school. I think this book is more useful for student doing courses in building.

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