Progressive carpentry
PROGRESSIVE CARPENTRYEmbodying results of a study of all known methods of construction during fifty years' experience of the author; with many valuable improvements set forth and explained; together with a system of framing roofs by which every stick can be fitted perfectly without making extra drawings to obtain cuts, bevels, etc., for the work.
BY D. H. MELOY,
Architect, and practical builder.
DAVID WILLIAMS COMPANY, 1902.
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PREFACE
It has long been the purpose of the author to present to the public his system of constructive carpentry, viz.: the plumb and level line system, by which all bevels and cuts may be obtained for any form of frame work, without the necessity of making extra drawings for that purpose, as required in other methods.
The work of preparation for this book was begun over thirty-five years ago. During the interval, many important improvements were discovered and also incorporated in the work, finally published under the title of Progressive Carpentry.
The book met with a very favorable reception, selling through several editions. In the meantime the author developed some new examples of frame work of various kinds, especially of truss roofs for large buildings and churches, and for bridges. These trusses were thoroughly tested and proven to be satisfactory.
The author's ambition is gratified in having presented so acceptable a book on methods of construction, and he trusts that these additions will render it still more useful. Progressive Carpentry has undoubtedly helped many enterprising mechanics to earn better wages and, it is believed, will be of like advantage to thousands who have yet to study its simple and reliable methods.
The work of preparation for this book was begun over thirty-five years ago. During the interval, many important improvements were discovered and also incorporated in the work, finally published under the title of Progressive Carpentry.
The book met with a very favorable reception, selling through several editions. In the meantime the author developed some new examples of frame work of various kinds, especially of truss roofs for large buildings and churches, and for bridges. These trusses were thoroughly tested and proven to be satisfactory.
The author's ambition is gratified in having presented so acceptable a book on methods of construction, and he trusts that these additions will render it still more useful. Progressive Carpentry has undoubtedly helped many enterprising mechanics to earn better wages and, it is believed, will be of like advantage to thousands who have yet to study its simple and reliable methods.
CONTENTS.
Preface to the Work
Preparation for Framing Hip Roofs
Finding Lengths of Timber in Hip Roofs
To Lay Out the Common Rafter
To Lav Out Seat of Common Rafters
To Lay Out the Jack Rafters
To Lay Out Top End of Hip Rafters
To Find the Length of Hip Rafters
To Lav Out Fractional Part of a Foot
To Lay Out Lower End of Hip Rafter
To Lay Out Backing of Hip Rafters
To Intersect Roofs for Two Pitches
To Lay Out the Valley Rafter for Two Pitches
To Lay Out Side Bevels for Two Pitches
To Fit Purlin Plates Against Hip Rafters
To Miter Sticks of any Size and Pitch
To Miter Roof Boards at Hips and Valleys
To Miter Boards in Valley of Two Pitches
Putting Together Roof Frame Work
To Frame Curved Roofs
To Lay Out Curved Hips
To Make the Miter and Octagon Rule
To Frame Octagon Curved Roofs
New Construction of a Truss Roof
Details of a Truss Roof
The Cheapest and Best Truss for Roofs
Trusses for 50 to 80 Foot Span
Trusses for 80 to too Foot Span
Trusses for Low Pitch Roofs
Trusses for Road Bridges
Trusses for Small Churches or Halls
Hip Roofs that Are Not Square
Trussing Saddle Roofs
Pitch and Length of Rafters
Length and Bevels of Jack Rafters
Wrong Method of Trussing Long Joist
Right Method of Trussing Long Joist
Method of Trussing Girder Beams
Method of Splicing Truss Beams
Mitering Fascia Set with Pitch of Roof
Miter Bevels for Fascia of any Width or Pitch
Method of Obtaining Bevels for any Pitch Roof
Mitering Planceer Set to Pitch of Roof
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