Fear not, workshop math is not something to be scared of or
avoided; Practical Shop Math covers it all from the basic to the
advanced. By its very nature, woodworking requires a basic
understanding of math. Various numbers, in the form of thickness,
width, and length dimensions, are used to describe the physical
size of a a woodworking project and its component parts.
Inevitably, these dimensions -written as whole numbers, fractions,
and decimals - must be added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided
in order to cut and assemble the project. Although math is an
essential part of woodworking, a surprising number of crafters feel
intimidated when working with decimals, fractions, geometry, and
formula. Fear not; workshop math is not something to be scared of
or avoided. Woodworking involves a lot of math and you'll be at a
disadvantage in the workshop if you don't know or can't remember
how to do basic calculations. Even if you do know how to work with
fractions, decimals, and geometric shapes, this tremendously handy
and comprehensive guide from a Tom Begnal, a life-long woodworker
and former editor at Fine Woodworking, Woodworker's Journal, and
ShopNotes, will increase your capabilities in the workshop many
times over. With Practical Shop Math, you'll discover simple, but
non-condescending approaches for everything from adding fractions
and decimals to laying out ellipses, octagons, and other shapes
that will expand your design repertoire. In addition, Practical
Shop Math focuses on the things that you think should be simple,
but can drive you nuts: tasks such as enlarging grid patterns,
determining miter angles for polygons, dividing angles and arcs,
calculating board feet and the amount of finishes you need to
complete a project, and so on. Included is a very useful trick for
converting a furniture photo from a magazine or catalog into a
dimensional drawing that you can use for building your next
project. Practical Shop Math covers it all from the basic to the
advanced. In the end, if you sum up the benefits of this
resourceful reference, it makes for a great addition to any
workshop.
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