Measuring, Marking & Layout: A Builder's Guide

by John Carroll

-- Provides simple techniques for accurate measuring using a number of basic tools

Genres: Construction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Acc13 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't really know what to expect - I thought it would be more centered around on-site techniques (like the first practical chapter, covering use of transits and stringlines for foundations); but the majority of the book was dedicated to preparatory planning and layout with pen and paper.

It was dry, but very useful information.

Most of the techniques are variations and repetition on application of basic Pythagorean geometry and trigonometry.

[John Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and precise.