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The Slide Rule: Simplified, Explained, and Illustrated for the Mechanical Trades
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Robert Riddell

The Slide Rule

Simplified, Explained, and Illustrated for the Mechanical Trades

Robert Riddell

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English
Astragal Press
20 March 2002
Engineering skills & trades
Once more, Astragal Press has rescued an old and rare book from obscurity, allowing for the broad circulation of information previously limited to the select few who could afford access. This book, first published in 1881, was written about the use of the first standard slide rule made in the United States: a Mannheim-type slide rule made by Stephens Co., a mjor rule manufacturer.

Included in Riddell’s book, aimed primarily at carpenters and joiners, is a wealth of fascinating instruction on the use of the slide rule in everything from making the calculations necessary for constructing circular porches and spiral stairways, to calculating wages owed or the cost of hauling lumber. Included, as well, are lovely plates illustrating various geometric and trigonometric calculations used in construction.

As a source book, it should be of great interest and value to tool collectors, slide rule enthusiasts, and woodworkers.
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Imprint:   Astragal Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   200g
ISBN:   9781931626033
ISBN 10:   1931626030
Pages:   88
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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