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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherF&W Media, Incorporated
ISBN-10155870809X
ISBN-139781558708099
eBay Product ID (ePID)26038683848
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleMeasure Twice, Cut Once : Simple Steps to Measure, Scale, Draw and Make the Perfect Cut-Every Time
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWoodwork
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorJim Tolpin
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-039348
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal684/.08
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisMore than simply a workshop math book, Measure Twice, Cut Once teaches what measuring tools are, what they do, which to use for what, how to use them properly and how to make them yourself; basic measuring in relation to human proportions for furniture; proportioning systems for attractive, usable and comfortable furniture; drawing sketches and plans; developing cutting lists; laying out cuts and cutting to the lines; choosing which saw for the best cut; and more., The First Book a Woodworker Needs Professional woodworker Jim Tolpin offers solid instruction on the principles of measurement and proportion, walking you through every step of the woodworking process. From design and layout to developing a cutting list, his easy-to-follow style introduces a variety of tools (new and old) used to transfer measurements accurately to the wood. You'll learn the best cutting techniques, how to prevent mistakes before they happen, and for those unavoidable mistakes, you'll learn how to fix them so no one will know, The First Book a Woodworker Needs! Professional woodworker Jim Tolpin offers solid instruction on the principles of measurement and proportion, walking you through every step of the woodworking process. From design and layout to developing a cutting list, his easy-to-follow style introduces a variety of tools (new and old) used to transfer measurements accurately to the wood. You'll learn the best cutting techniques, how to prevent mistakes before they happen, and for those unavoidable mistakes, you'll learn how to fix them so no one will know!