Description: This book delves into the historical practices and intricate details of the lumber industry, offering a comprehensive guide for both seasoned professionals and curious minds. From selecting and felling timber to measuring logs and calculating wages, the author meticulously lays out the fundamental principles and techniques that have shaped this essential trade. Through detailed tables, practical advice, and insightful anecdotes, the book illuminates the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of the lumber business. Readers will gain valuable insights into the properties of different woods, the intricacies of board and plank measure, and even the strength of ice for winter logging operations. More than just a technical manual, this book captures the essence of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of lumbermen and mechanics who relied on their expertise to shape the world around them. By exploring these time-tested methods and calculations, we gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and ingenuity that continue to underpin the modern world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 164
Type: textbook
Book Title: Scribner's Lumber and Log Book, for Ship and Boat Builders, Lumber Merchants, Saw-Mill Men, Farmers and Mechanics : Being a Correct Measurement of Scantling, Boards, Plank, Cubical Contents of Square and Round Timber, Saw-Logs, by Doyle's Rule
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: Construction / Carpentry
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 8.2 Oz
Author: John Marston Scribner
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
