Carpenter's Calculations Manual [Paperback]

Roger Tarbox (Author), R. Woodson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0071437991 | ISBN-13: 978-0071437998 | Edition: 1

This essential reference provides fast, effective, on-the-job calculation solutions to the construction trade’s most common problems and situations.

Contents: Site Work * Footings * Foundations * Sills and Joists * Sub Flooring * Wall Framing * Stairs * Rafters * Trusses * Roof Sheathing * Wall Sheathing * Roof Coverings * Windows * Exterior Doors * Siding * Exterior Trim (20041101)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Here, Tarbox and Woodson have created a guide that speaks to the way that carpenters and contractors learn: instead Carpenter's uses illustrations, photos and charted tables to convey its information - truly a change of pace in this era of over-explained "how-to" books.

The authors - both master carpenters - offer a manual that everyone who picks up a hammer (both professional and amateur) should own, for it provides in depth guidance on how to approach, plan and complete a building project.

The majority of the errors that carpenters make are a product of miscalculations being made and guess-work gone awry. Carpenter's offers an answer to this, for it takes the builder step-by-step through the process of putting up an edifice. From data on how to formulate the foundation to direction on joist calculations to instruction on figuring stair rise, Tarbox and Woodson strip away the confusion and present tables and charts augmented by artful illustrations - follow the directions as they are laid our here and carpenters will circumvent potential problems before they ever occur.

The result of this will be cleaner jobs that waste less resources and come in on budget. The result will be less waste in the building trade and more efficient workmanship. Given the boom in the housing market across the country in addition to the record number of folks applying for contractor’s licenses these days, and this text couldn’t be more timely.

Recommended as a general reference text in all libraries - both at the college level and in the public sector. Further recommended to high school instructors as a teaching text for wood shop classes at both the beginner and advanced phase. (Electric Review )

From the Back Cover

SOLUTIONS THAT ARE A CUT ABOVE

This illustrated, tip-filled guide gives you all the formulas and examples you need to solve a broad range of problems in carpentry -- and much more! Coauthored by a master carpenter and a popular construction author and master builder, Carpenter's Calculations Manual can help you construct a gazebo or a complete housing project. From calculating cuts, figuring lumber needs, to producing full takeoffs and tight joints, this guide helps you avoid wasted wood, flawed construction, and do-overs.

Carpenter's Calculations Manual helps you estimate and do it right the first time with:

• Solutions designed specifically for the building trades
• Easy-access answers in illustrations, photos, and boxes
• Dozens of quick-read charts and tables
• Minimal text -- just enough to explain the calculations
• Fast help with framing requirements
• Simple-to-use roofing calculations
• Master-carpenter tips and tricks throughout
• And much more

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY CARPENTRY TASK • Site Work • Footings • Foundations • Sills and Joists • Subflooring • Wall Framing • Stairs • Rafters • Trusses • Roof Sheathing • Wall Sheathing • Roof Coverings • Windows • Exterior Doors • Sidings • Exterior Trim •

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Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071437991
• ISBN-13: 978-0071437998
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,171,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)