{"id":44,"date":"2023-07-28T14:28:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T18:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=part&#038;p=44"},"modified":"2023-11-02T11:51:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T15:51:29","slug":"numeracy-in-carpentry-and-fine-furniture","status":"publish","type":"part","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/part\/numeracy-in-carpentry-and-fine-furniture\/","title":{"raw":"Numeracy in Carpentry and Fine Furniture","rendered":"Numeracy in Carpentry and Fine Furniture"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-628\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-630\" title=\"Measuring Tools icon.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1-300x159.png\" alt=\"Measuring Tools icon.\" width=\"191\" height=\"101\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" \/>\r\n<h2>Carpenter Tools<\/h2>\r\nCarpenters use measuring tools such as the measuring tape and calculator already discussed. Here is a look at a few other measuring devices used in the woodworking trades.\r\n<h3>Laser level<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Instantly measures any distance for up to 50 feet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Continuous measurement feature that provides\r\ninstant real-time results no matter where you\r\npoint it<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-240 size-medium\" title=\"A laser situated on a tripod. The laser beam reflects off a nearby wall.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"A laser situated on a tripod. The laser beam reflects off a nearby wall.\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" \/>\r\nFraming square<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Mark walls or other materials accurately<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Framing and laying rafters and stairs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Used as a straight-edge, finding and establishing right angles and marking cut-off work on widestock.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"A metal ruler in the shape of an L.\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" \/>\r\n<h3>Short ruler<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Small or tight spaces<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lining up measurement lines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6-inch stainless steel, fits in pocket<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-349 size-full\" title=\"A small, metal ruler measuring up to 6 inches and 15 centimeters.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/9-shortruler-1.jpg\" alt=\"A small, metal ruler measuring up to 6 inches and 15 centimeters.\" width=\"283\" height=\"176\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" \/>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-628\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture-225x224.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Carpentry-and-Fine-Furniture.png 621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-630\" title=\"Measuring Tools icon.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1-300x159.png\" alt=\"Measuring Tools icon.\" width=\"191\" height=\"101\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1-65x35.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1-225x119.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools-1.png 339w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Carpenter Tools<\/h2>\n<p>Carpenters use measuring tools such as the measuring tape and calculator already discussed. Here is a look at a few other measuring devices used in the woodworking trades.<\/p>\n<h3>Laser level<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Instantly measures any distance for up to 50 feet<\/li>\n<li>Continuous measurement feature that provides<br \/>\ninstant real-time results no matter where you<br \/>\npoint it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-240 size-medium\" title=\"A laser situated on a tripod. The laser beam reflects off a nearby wall.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"A laser situated on a tripod. The laser beam reflects off a nearby wall.\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-65x80.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-225x276.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel-350x429.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/7-laserlevel.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><br \/>\nFraming square<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mark walls or other materials accurately<\/li>\n<li>Framing and laying rafters and stairs<\/li>\n<li>Used as a straight-edge, finding and establishing right angles and marking cut-off work on widestock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"A metal ruler in the shape of an L.\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-65x40.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-225x139.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare-350x217.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/8-framingsquare.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Short ruler<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Small or tight spaces<\/li>\n<li>Lining up measurement lines<\/li>\n<li>6-inch stainless steel, fits in pocket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-349 size-full\" title=\"A small, metal ruler measuring up to 6 inches and 15 centimeters.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/9-shortruler-1.jpg\" alt=\"A small, metal ruler measuring up to 6 inches and 15 centimeters.\" width=\"283\" height=\"176\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/9-shortruler-1.jpg 283w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/9-shortruler-1-65x40.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/9-shortruler-1-225x140.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"pb_part_invisible":false,"pb_part_invisible_string":""},"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-44","part","type-part","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/44","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/part"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/44\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":841,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/44\/revisions\/841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=44"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=44"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}