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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 05:22am | #1

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   John,

   You usually get one when you buy a "rafting square."

   Joseph Fusco

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 07:17am | #2

   *Hey JoeDoes that mean only squares go i rafting. . . I wonder if those maniacs that like to shoot rapids in big rubber dingys would carry copies of that book. . . maybe in waterproof pouches?? Hey maybe they're the ones that use i speed squares.-pm

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 07:53am | #3

   *the Rafter BookPOB 1142Haiku, HI 96708$15.95 Or.. another one similar formatby A. Richtor...Like these because U get the span of the roof.. direct read the rafter length... take off half the ridge.. add the overhang... and fly 'emboth books in hardcover... ez to fit into nail apron on rafter day... and have blank pages in the back for notes on other common stuff if you have no ....memory... like me...

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 09:11am | #4

   *Richtors is the best I've seen.But I always seem to come back to my Swanson Speed Square Book. It's small enough to fit in the bib of my stripes.My framing square is so old I can't read it anymore. But most everything is on it, if you buy the right one. I wouldn't suggest "stepping it off" with the square though. This method tends to lend itself to mistakes ( human error ).Good luck. Ed.

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 10:13am | #5

   *Look in a book for something I can figure faster that I can find the page?I don't think so!Seriously, if you are capable (some aren't) simply learn to calculate. It is very fast, and you can automatically factor in the ridge thickness and projection.After a little practive, you be able to figure most rafters in 10 seconds (hard ones) and 1 second (easy ones).The thng that slows me down the most is the calculator. Some can't hold a process in it's operating memory, and when I look at the results, I laugh. I then push each function deliberatly,and hit = when it's appropriate.Anyways, I've never owned a rafter book. I might look at one if you'll post a page or so on the net here.Blue

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 08:36pm | #6

   *HEY BLUE! Welcome back! You been takin' one of those cruises or somethin'? - yb

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   Guest_ | May 30, 1999 09:21pm | #7

   *Thanks for the welcome. I've been working, adding onto my barn, fishing, but mainly, my internet connection has been baaaaaad. The site wouldn't load in less than five minutes, so I found something else to do.I guess I shouldn't have cut the phome wires with my backhoe, twice!Blue

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   Guest_ | Jun 01, 1999 12:49am | #8

   *I say get yourself a good calculator, a refresher book on trigonometry and leave the rafter tables at home...you wont need them anymore.Dave

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   Guest_ | Jun 01, 1999 03:18am | #10

   *John,I just got a copy of Roof Framer's Bible -- The Complete Pocket Reference to Roof Framing by Barry Mussell. $21 delivered from Amazon.com. No need for that $90 construction calculator anymore. Full of tables for even bastard hips and up to 12 sided polygons too.I'm very happy with the purchase.Dan

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   John_Fuhrman | Jun 01, 1999 03:18am | #9

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   Recommendation please.All inclusive rafter table guide.Which is best?Thanks.