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Title: Precision Framing by Mike Guertin, Rick Arnold ISBN: 1-56158-463-0 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 14 February, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: You need this book
Comment: I have many books on framing and this is one of the best. I found the info on using engineered I-beams in clear language. This series (For Pros, by Pros) is worth every penny of the price.
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent book
Comment: Very easy to understand book with all the basics covered with one exception. No attempt at covering stair cutting. That is why I only gave it 4 stars.
One thing that should be pointed out is this book is more modern than any other framing book I have seen. They spend alot of time covering wood i-joists for floor framing.
If you have access to back issues of Fine Homebuilding and can find Mike and Rick's past articles you will have much of the information covered in the book. However, it is nice to have it all in one place with some added information.
Overall, I highly recommend the book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Technique and experience
Comment: This book provides an unexpected but invaluable dimension over most books on the general aspects of building residential structures. Super for serious beginners (like me) or do-it yourself builders moving beyond basic projects and carpentry training/books into larger scale projects. Written by authors evidently experienced in running small but highly skilled crews, this book takes you through most of the critical steps of building with great annotations of why things are done, how to expect and correct imperfections, and the understanding that precision is based on care and comprehension.
Well-selected photos demonstrate a lot of unique tools and small-crew/equipment teams working with great care. It is more of a course that an encyclopedia, and that's a great feature as a learning text.
This book added a lot of real understanding to techniques I had learned from other sources. It is written from a first person and cordial perspective that makes it enjoyable to read. You may not be able to get experience from a book, but this is pretty close.
It must be a lot of fun working with these people.
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Title: Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers by Rob Thallon ISBN: 1561583537 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 30 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide by John Carroll ISBN: 1561583359 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 31 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Plumbing a House (For Pros by Pros Series) by Peter Hemp ISBN: 1561583332 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Working Alone: Tips & Techniques for Solo Building by John Carroll ISBN: 1561582867 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Wiring a House (For Pros by Pros) by Rex Cauldwell ISBN: 1561585270 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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