This book contains a comprehensive guide to using a steel square, being a detailed handbook on its various uses, common problems, correct handling, application to roof framing, and more. A profusely illustrated and detailed volume, "e;Steel Square"e; is highly recommended for anyone occupied in roof construction. Contents include: "e;The Steel Square"e;, "e;Steel Square in Use"e;, "e;General Description"e;, "e;Parts of a Steel Square"e;, "e;Testing a New Steel Square"e;, "e;Scales"e;, "e;Octagon Scale"e;, "e;Essex Board Measure"e;, "e;How to Use the Square-Braces"e;, "e;Use of the Steel Square in Making a Brace"e;, "e;Brace Measure"e;, "e;Roof Framing"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "e;Steel Square"e; now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on woodworking.