ABC of the Steel Square and Its Uses

"ABC of the Steel Square and Its Uses" by Fred T. Hodgson is a manual designed to teach carpenters and builders how to master the steel square, an essential tool during the era in which the book was written. The book shows the reader how to use a steel square to solve problems in both carpentry and general construction, making it useful for expert tradesmen and beginners alike. The book is organized into three parts that cover key aspects of steel square usage: Part A, which will show the different kinds of steel squares and how to accurately use them in real world scenarios; Part B, which focuses on roof building and calculating the correct rafter cuts; and Part C, which provides a question-and-answer segment on practical issues that arise on real projects. The author stresses how critical it is to understand the steel square, suggesting that truly skilled carpenters must have a deep knowledge of its application to perform accurate, high-quality work. The reader is primed to discover solutions to common issues via examples and detailed directions throughout the text.