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dockelly | Posted in General Discussion on

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/decks/handrail/synthetic/stairs/monarch_stairs.htm

This how you guys do it?

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  1. Jim_Allen | | #1

    No.

    I measure the rise. I measure the run. Those are the numbers to use on the Speedier Square (a framing square).

    Bob's next test date: 12/10/07

    1. dockelly | | #2

      thanks Jim, that's why I come here, knew there must be a simple answer.

      1. Piffin | | #3

        Either way works. Jim is an anti speed square luddite.But in this case, the framing square is speedier. 

         

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        1. dockelly | | #4

          luddite.

          What's a luddite?

          1. Piffin | | #5

            Members of a cult who don't like new technology. They really hesitate to use google to look up words like Luddite.Say, you aren't a Lu...Ooops;) 

             

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          2. rlrefalo | | #6

            One who opposes labor saving devices. If it's harder, and takes longer, it must be better,  right? ;)

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