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Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide
by: John Carroll

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 694
EAN: 9781561583355
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561583359
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Model: 070464
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 218
Publication Date: December 31, 2001
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: October 01, 1998
Sales Rank: 25582
Special Features: Written by John Carroll
Studio: Taunton

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The common and sensible dictum among carpenters--'Measure twice, cut once'--is only the beginning for Carroll, who manages to take some very complex information and distill it into readable and understandable form. There are chapters devoted to laying out foundations, frames, roofs, stairs, masonry units, and finishing materials, and many little-known tricks of the trade and shortcuts. Carroll covers all the basics of tools and techniques, shows how to measure larger dimensions on projects while working alone, and shows that one needn't be a master mathematician to assure accuracy in projects, nor use space-age, high-tech equipment to achieve near-perfect results in a building project. From the simplest how-to project for a home handyperson to constructing an entire house, proper, accurate measurements are the very foundation of a successful result. Using common sense and care in measuring can save time, materials, and money on any home repair or construction plan. This is the book to tell you everything you need to know before you get started. --Mark A. Hetts

Product Description:
'For Pros By Pros.' 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 and Layout shows how to do the job right the first time. If you find it more enjoyable to end up with clean, professional-looking work than with sloppy work, Measuring, Marking Layout gives you what you want.

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- Excellent International Tutorial
This is a well written book, in plain language. It will help any amateur considering building, or constructing brick, or wooden structures, or extensions. John Carroll makes the reader think about accuracy when approaching any building project. He provides many simple easy-to-understand methods on how and what, to measure.

He shows many examples of how simple miscalculations can result in costly errors. Unlike other American DIY books, that pretend the metric system does not exist, Carroll covers imperial for the home market and metric conversions for the rest of the world. This factor, and his humble writing style and experience as a craftsman, will make this book an international best seller for anybody who will pick up a saw, rafter gauge,or masonary hammer. The book is a must for anyone who needs important tips on construction methods. In conclusion this excellent book makes you think and visualize ... Read More

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- Good book except for page 27 & other similar "metric" references
This author is in the dark ages with respect to the use of the metric system. As a country, we've been there / tried that. We can't help it if the rest of the world is backwards using the metric system! Why was at least a whole page WASTED in talking about this? How ridiculous! It is an okay book, but mostly black and white drawings and lots of text. Perhaps if the author, and Taunton, had spent more time with the content of the title and included some color in a book that is the same price as their other titles with LOTS of color, they would have had a good book.

Rating:

- Very Helpful Book with Great Illustrations
Carroll does a wonderful job of explaining in clear language the concepts of layout, marking, and measuring. This book is great for anyone in any trade who is new to the construction industry or for anyone who wants to work on their home in a professional manner. From handyman to carpenter to construction manager, you will get some great tips and info from this book.

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- Worth a Truck Load of Tolls
This is probably the most important book I own in my "how to build it" arsenal.

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