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– Provides simple techniques for accurate measuring using a number of basic toolsAmazon.com Review
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 t… More >>
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: 1 / 5
I was disappointed to say the least by this book. As a contractor with over thirty years of experience, I should have known I knew more. There are also some rather out-dated building practices put forth in this book. So, I would say, if you are already a pro, don’t buy this book. If you are a DIY’er go fer it, or if you live somewhere they don’t have building codes, yahoo. This book was clearly written for the less experienced builder.
Rating: 1 / 5
The book informed me of many thing I was not aware of when survaying is being done. It covers from basic to advanced material. Great book and I would recomend it for anyone interested in learning about survaying.
Rating: 4 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stop reading these reviews and buy this book right now. It is indispensable. Once you get it, read it. Read it again a few years later.
Saying this book is outdated is like saying the Pythagorean theorem is outdated. Some of the techniques in this book are centuries old and some are tricks developed by builders of the 20th century. The point of this book is to understand the fundamentals so you can be effective, efficient and flexible at any project you are a part of. It is geared toward home building and carpentry but anyone in construction would benefit from it, even if you use a laser theodolite.
Rating: 5 / 5