Taunton Press, 1998
Soft cover, 8" x 10", 218 pages
You don't have to invest a fortune in space-age gadgetry to make accurate measurements, and you don't need advanced training in math to build complex houses. Author John Carroll provides dozens of beautifully simple techniques for highly accurate measuring, marking, and layout using a number of basic tools.
Good habits of measuring and marking not only ensure high quality but also save materials and money and increase productivity. Measuring, Marking & Layout gives you what you want:
- The Ten Rules of Measuring and Marking
- Plumbing, Leveling, and Measuring
- Squaring Up the Job
- Laying Out Foundations
- Laying Out Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
- Laying Out Basic Roofs
- Basic Stair Layout
- Laying Out Masonry Units
- Laying Out Roofing
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If it is for sale in our store -- it is because we use it and love it!
We are happy to share our experiences with these tools which may enhance your own. Given care, maintenance, and love, each of these fine tools is capable of lasting a lifetime. We do limit warranties to those offered by our supplying manufacturers. If ever you have a question or concern regarding any of the tools we sell, please let us know.
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