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For Pros By Pros December 1, 2002
The For Pros By Pros titles are compilations of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, selected by the editors of the magazine and organized by subject. New articles from recent issues of the magazine have been added to this edition of Framing Roofs. Updated and redesigned throughout, this book gives builders the very best and current information.

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"Fine Woodworking "was launched in 1975 in response to the lack of quality woodworking resources available. With a circulation of 287,000 woodworkers of all skill levels, the magazine has become the #1 source of how-to information on techniques, tools, finishing, and inspiration.
Since 1981, the pages of" Fine Homebuilding" have inspired and instructed people who care about quality of home improvement and construction. With a circulation of more than 300,000, the magazine is the premier source for information on how to build projects better, faster and more efficiently.

"Fine Woodworking "was launched in 1975 in response to the lack of quality woodworking resources available. With a circulation of 287,000 woodworkers of all skill levels, the magazine has become the #1 source of how-to information on techniques, tools, finishing, and inspiration.
Since 1981, the pages of" Fine Homebuilding" have inspired and instructed people who care about quality of home improvement and construction. With a circulation of more than 300,000, the magazine is the premier source for information on how to build projects better, faster and more efficiently. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Taunton Press; 2 edition (December 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1561585386
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561585380
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars no basics, August 28, 2003
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Many of the chapters in this book are written by individual carpenters who "do things their own way". For instance, in the first chapter, the writer says to disregard previous techniques and use his method. In the 2nd and 3rd chapters, the writer talks about using power tools that are either outrageously expensive or not even avilable any more. Further, there is no discussion or summary of basic roof geometry and calculations. The tag phrase "for pros by pros" is quite misleading. It is merely 15 chapters of guys telling how THEY frame a roof. Anyone, even pro carpenters using this as a refresher, should start off with a tutorial on basic roof geometry, design, and construction methods. If you are looking for info on how to properly design and construct roof framing, don't waste your money on this one!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars where's the info, April 5, 2003
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The rafter jig idea was great, but there just wasn't enough info and detail to actually build it (I thought). I must admit, I'am not a pro as this book "by pros for pros" claims, but I guess if I was a pro, then I would probably find the information in this book to be too elementary. This book is ok for learning roof basics, but it's not enough info and detail to fully learn all that's involved with building roofs.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpfull, January 24, 2011
After 45 years building I have the knowlege that is in this book.
I design build. I like and need time saving short cuts.
I am way too busy to take time rememering a specific problem I solved several years ago so, having this book helps me visualize the perfect sollution without wasting time remembering and reinventing.
It is well laid out.
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new trimmer rafters, upper cripple rafters, side king commons, rafter jig, hip template, jack trusses, ridge plumb cut, hip lookouts, truss spacers, backing ridge, level seat cut, irregular hips, rafter stock, structural rafters, valley trusses, gable truss, measuring triangle, dormer sidewalls, hip stock, ell ridge, gable commons, barge rafters, dormer rafters, jack rafters, gable studs
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The Taunton Press, Larry Haun, Different Approach, Elegant Dormer, Calculated Industries, Simplified Valley Framing, Carson City, Gable-Dormer Retrofit, Joining Unequally Pitched Roofs, Palo Alto, Speed Square
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