Project Gutenberg 2015-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 192 Hodgson, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas) 1832 1919 Hodgson, Frederick Thomas Hodgson, F. T. (Frederick Thomas) Hodgson, Fred. T. (Frederick Thomas) ABC of the steel square and its uses Produced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "ABC of the Steel Square and Its Uses" by Fred T. Hodgson is a practical guide focused on the tools and techniques used in carpentry and construction, likely written in the late 19th century. The book outlines the varieties and applications of the steel square, emphasizing its importance as an essential tool for various carpentry tasks and problem-solving in mechanical work. It serves both as a reference for seasoned professionals and a learning resource for young mechanics eager to hone their skills. The opening of the work introduces the structure of the text, which is divided into three main sections: Division A covers the different types of squares and their practical applications, Division B focuses on using the square for roof framing and calculating cuts for rafters, and Division C offers a series of questions and answers on practical issues encountered in construction. Hodgson discusses the significance of understanding the capabilities of the steel square in achieving accurate measurements and construction, emphasizing that knowledge and application in carpentry are key to becoming an accomplished mechanic. He prepares the reader to explore practical solutions through clear examples and detailed instructions, setting the stage for practical applications to follow in the subsequent divisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Carpenters' squares TH Text Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 198879 2025-06-19T16:50:59.385589 text/html 167103 2024-10-24T17:36:18 text/html 4404770 2025-06-19T16:51:07.136581 application/epub+zip 4408896 2025-06-19T16:51:02.472591 application/epub+zip 133000 2025-06-19T16:51:00.732579 application/epub+zip 4463517 2025-06-19T16:51:10.029561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4440948 2025-06-19T16:51:05.650554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177799 2022-09-22T10:28:52.059576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150234 2025-06-19T16:50:58.240621 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 130429 2024-10-24T17:36:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16213 2025-06-19T16:51:10.314545 application/rdf+xml 25866 2025-06-19T16:51:00.856587 image/jpeg 2907 2025-06-19T16:51:00.791613 image/jpeg 3799087 2025-06-19T16:50:59.641578 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog