Carpentry Made Easy - The Science and Art of Framing - With Specific Instructions for Building Balloon Frames, Barn Frames, Mill Frames, Warehouses, Church Spires. William E. Bell
are mine. Whatever is found in it purely literary and scientific, I cheerfully attribute to his assistance. And believing that the work will supply a pressing want, and will be useful both to those who are devoted to the Mechanic Arts and to Amateurs who have felt the necessity of a faithful guide in house-building and other structures, especially in new settlements, I can confidently commend it to them as supplying this deficiency.
WILLIAM E. BELL.
CONTENTS
Explanations of Mathematical Symbols
Definitions of Mathematical Terms
USE OF THE SQUARE IN OBTAINING BEVELS
Bevels of upper joints and gable-end studding
Raising and plumbing the frame
Lining, or sheeting balloon frames
Upper end bevel of purlin post braces
Trussed partitions
Straps and bolts (in scarfing)
Scarfing over posts