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Framing Guide and Steel Square

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I purchased this book in 1970 when I was an apprentice carpenter. I looked at it and set it aside not appreciating the invaluable help it is. Now after many years I started my own general contracting business and this book never leaves my side. From rafter tables or the weight of brick to safe loads on wood beams. There is so much packed in this excellent guide you won't believe it and you don't have to be a PHD to understand the formulas. They even tell you were to use them. I am so glad it is still available because mine is falling apart from use. I guess I should not be surprised that a timeless book like this would still be in print. Buy it ! Even if you are not in the building trades, use it to fix your castle.

If you're in the construction business, you need to keep this reference 'bible' on hand for almost every formula you'll ever need! It's old, but excellent!

This pocket sized book has too many irralavent things in it. Who cares about a census in 1970 (the last one entered). For someone who wants to learn how to use a framing square, this in not the referrence. Thare are very few illustrations. And remember, "a picture is worth a thousands words!" One would be better of buying a square at a building center. They usually come with a small "How To" guide.