Carpenter . ^ •^ i i? 9 •^ k as -^3f^2/OS> THE CARPENTER Detail Section of Truss Roof. (By James Barry.) Figure 1 is drawn on a scale of %-iiichto the foot in order to slaow the dimensionsof timbers more clearly. For a span of 25 feet, yellow pine of. n^Ca/ HW the following dimensions is preferable: Main beams 8x12 inches Main truss 8x10 inches Strut brace 8x8 inches The two main supporting rods (only oneof which appears in sketch) are at the up-per end of the strut brace A A Fig. rods are literally the main guys

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