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Carpenter’s and Builder’s Math, Plans, and Specifications All New 7th Edition
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Carpenter’s and Builder’s Math, Plans, and Specifications All New 7th Edition
Mark Richard Miller Rex Miller
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Contents Acknowledgments
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About the Authors
xv
Introduction Chapter 1
xvii Nails, Screws, Bolts, and Other Fasteners Nails The Penny System Nail Characteristics Selecting Nail Size Driving Nails
Screws Material Dimensions of Screws Shape of the Head How to Drive a Wood Scr