Practical carpentry, joinery, and cabinet-making [by P. Nicholson. by P. Nicholson, revised by T. Tredgold. [2 pt. Followed by] The elements of geometry [and] The Metropolitan building act, 1855 |
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... give the usual mode of describing an octagon as an example . Suppose a square , IKML , ( fig . 8 , ) to be set out on the angle E of a building , to find the sides of the octagon , it is common to make M1 , M4 , L2 , L7 , and so on ...
... give the usual mode of describing an octagon as an example . Suppose a square , IKML , ( fig . 8 , ) to be set out on the angle E of a building , to find the sides of the octagon , it is common to make M1 , M4 , L2 , L7 , and so on ...
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... give an example of each solid which occurs would be an endless task ; and we must confine ourselves to a few of the most usual forms , and show methods which are applicable to any form of solid whatever . 33. The principles of drawing ...
... give an example of each solid which occurs would be an endless task ; and we must confine ourselves to a few of the most usual forms , and show methods which are applicable to any form of solid whatever . 33. The principles of drawing ...
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... give the other edge , and completes the soffit ADcbe . If AGCH had been the plan of the opening , then AGch would have been the lining of the soffit , as it would in that case have been half a cylinder . 52. To develope the soffit of a ...
... give the other edge , and completes the soffit ADcbe . If AGCH had been the plan of the opening , then AGch would have been the lining of the soffit , as it would in that case have been half a cylinder . 52. To develope the soffit of a ...
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... gives the points 1 , 2 , 3 , & c . Produce BA to meet the middle line C'C in F ; and from F draw the lines F1 , F2 ... give the form of the soffit , ABED , as shown by the figure . And it is drawn The same method applies to the case ...
... gives the points 1 , 2 , 3 , & c . Produce BA to meet the middle line C'C in F ; and from F draw the lines F1 , F2 ... give the form of the soffit , ABED , as shown by the figure . And it is drawn The same method applies to the case ...
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... give the greatest degree of strength . For these purposes , it is necessary to be expert in the common problems we have given , with a thorough knowledge of the sections of solids and their coverings , and the various methods of ...
... give the greatest degree of strength . For these purposes , it is necessary to be expert in the common problems we have given , with a thorough knowledge of the sections of solids and their coverings , and the various methods of ...
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17 Paternoster Row angle angle rib annular vault arch architrave axis balusters bead beam bend boards breadth centre circle circular column construction cornice cutting cylinder depth describe the arc diameter distance divided door draw a curve draw a line drawn edge elevation ellipsis equilateral triangle exhibits face-mould falling-mould feet Figure fixed floor framing frustums groin hand-rail height hinges horizontal hyperbola inches join joinery joint joists Kelly 17 Paternoster king-post length manner Memel method middle moulding number of equal number of points octagon ovolo pannels parabola perpendicular piece of timber pilaster plane plate points of division principal rafters proportion purlin Queen-posts radius ribs riser roof sash sash-frame scantlings semi-circle shows shutters side soffit square stairs steps stile straight line strength supported surbase surface tenon thickness tie-beam triangle truss vertical wall wall-plates width window