The Steel Square - 1917
8/25/24 (updated 11/29/25)"The Steel Square and Its Uses" by William Radford is a comprehensive and practical encyclopedia on the uses of the steel square, a fundamental tool for carpenters and builders. The book offers detailed instructions and illustrations on how to use the steel square for various construction tasks, including roof framing (common, hip, jack, valley rafters), stair building, and calculating angles and measurements. It explains the adjustable fence, hoppers, hooper bevels, and highlights the historical significance of the steel square in building trades.The work is divided into parts, with one focusing on practical workman uses and another giving a historical and descriptive background on the steel square and its use by early builders. The book was originally published in the early 20th century (around 1907) and serves as an essential guide for those wanting to master the geometric and construction principles applied with the steel square.Overall, it is considered an authoritative reference, combining practical applications and technical knowledge for efficient and accurate carpentry and building layout work.​Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by G. Ly
