UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Essential Guide to the Steel Square by Ken Horner
Sep 27, 2009
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Essential Guide to the Steel Square by Ken Horner.
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007.
$19.95; 192 pp.
Essential Guide to the Steel Square has 17 chapters about the framing square. Some of the subjects covered include: problem solving techniques; how to use the scales on a square; laying out stairs, roofs, & rafters; and a lot of other calculations for figuring out different geometric shapes. The book has a drawing and/or table on almost every page to help explain the different techniques.
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Count me in.
Sounds cool, I'm in too!
I'm interested in how this book compares to "Practicle Treatise On The Steel Square", a two volume set published in 1906. It's really incredible what you can do with this tool once you know how to use it!
If I can figure my square out, I might even buy a level next!
yes, please.
Please enter me. I need all the help I can get making things square.
Shooting square is the first step to getting on the level.
Sign me up, partner.
I'd love to win this book!
Just when you think you know it all you find out you are wrong. A plumb bob and simple square were used to build the pyramids and yet so few, including myself, truly appreciate the multiplicity of capabilities held within this ostensibly simple tool.
Just when you think you know it all one discovers they are wrong. The plumb bob and the square were fundamental in the construction of the pyramids. Few people, including myself, understand and appreciate the multiplicity of capabilities held within this ostensibly simple tool.
Just when you think you know it all something comes along to prove you wrong. The plumb bob and square were used to build the pyramids. Yet few people, including myself, understand and appreciate the mulitplicity of capabilities held within this ostensibly simple tool.
dang computer...didn't intend to post 3 of the same comment, but when computer says didn't go through i tried again and again. After logging back on there they all are.
If you knew anything about my Math skills, you'd understand why I would LOVE to have this book....
sounds interesting. Count me in.
For someone who comes from a long line of men who know what the jagged edge on a saw is used for, and who at the tender pre-retirement age of 55 is trying desperately to follow in their footsteps (thereby stopping their ghostly snickers), this book would be a valuable stepping stone forward.
count me in please
Just occasionally, I feel I'd like something for nothing, something useful that is!
I could use a book.
Plumb, level and square is overrated.Sign me up anyway.
Who couldn't use a book like that?
Sounds like a winner. Count me in.
Sometimes the most basic equipment brings the most value.
Im in.
Sounds cool, I'd like to own this book
Put my name in
This book would answer a lot of my questions.
Looks neat.
How can I be viewing a blog with a person who uses words like "ostensibly"...count me in too...I guess,
Finally, a way to learn how to use the tables on my framing square!
RVH
Sounds like an interesting book.
Sounds interesting. Count me in on this one.
I've always wanted to get my angles right. ;-)
My introduction to woodworking(carpentry) was by my Great Uncle who was a carpenter. He first taught me how to build 'rabbit gums' in late 1940's, then in the early 1950's I helped him build 4 100 foot chicken houses on my dad's farm. I was the 'gofer', but learned to hammer and saw. My uncle was illiterate, could not read or write, but was a master carpenter. At the end of the week when my dad would ask him what he owed him for the week, he would take out his framing square and calculate to the penny his wages. Even though he couldn't read, he was a magician with that square. I have always regretted that I did not show more interest and have him teach me the nuances of the framing square.
Hi Betsy,
I won't cut the corners round! Does the book really square?
Besr,
Serge
Sounds interesting to me too. Pls. enter me.
That book would be a great reference
Could be a good reverence book and maybe learn something new.
Who knew you could have a whole book devoted to this. There must be a lot I don't know. Sign me up too.
New to woodworking... Maybe it'll teach me how to get a table top square the first try.
I have several old squares that need to be made square! Put my name in.
Perhaps this book can help get me squared away! Please throw my name in the pot, and thanks for the opportunity to win it.
PS -- Will you guys sign it for me?
Bob
I can always use another reference guide.
It is always good to return to the basics. count me in!
Well gosh...I can't claim to know much about squares, but I know my hubby would be tickled to find this under the Christmas Tree! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
so is this more than how to square a square and create stair risers, include me I'd like to know more
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