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CARPENTER'S DREAM
The construction program for contractors, carpenters, and home-
owners. Measurements are expressed in feet, inches and fractions
of an inch; and angles as pitch. Everything for residential
construction as well as commercial and heavy industrial applica-
tions.
Version 2.11S
Nov. 1991
Workhorses Inc.
805 B 14th Street
Golden CO 80401
(303) 279-8551
(800) 777-2477
Dan Heilman Editor in Chief
Kata McCarville Editor
Peggy Heilman Assistant Editor
Joe Applegate Principal Programmer
Layout and Design IT'sNEWS! Publications
Orv Heilman Construction Consultant
Copyright c 1990 WORKHORSES, INC.
All rights reserved.
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Carpenter's Dream is not free software! This program has been made
available to you as shareware. If you intend to use Carpenter's
Dream you should register your copy by sending in the registration
form with a payment of $25 to:
WORKHORSES INC.
805 B 14th Street
Golden, CO 80401
To charge your registration (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express)
call 1-800-777-2477 (orders only), or fill in the appropriate blanks
on the registration form.
You will receive the latest version of the program, telephone
support, Quick Reference Guide, and hard copy of the Educational
Manual, and you will be notified of future updates.
Registration will also allow you to purchase our latest program,
Contractor's Dream for far less than the normal price, which is
currently $275. Contractor's Dream is a greatly enhanced version
of Carpenter's Dream with a cursor controlled menu, full screen
field entry of parameters, a material data base, prices for
materials, printed estimates, Lotus (C) 123 and ASCII output,
a Pop-Up carpenter's calculator, "what-if" modeling, and many
more features of use to carpenters and contractors.
That's why we are making Carpenter's Dream into a shareware product.
Since 1989, Workhorses, Inc., has sold thousands of copies of
Carpenter's Dream at $99. We have received favorable reviews in
numerous construction and computer magazines. But Carpenter's Dream,
while still a useful program, is surpassed by Contractor's Dream.
We have included a demo of Contractor's Dream with this disk so that
you can see for yourself how powerful Contractor's Dream is.
REMEMBER: As a registered owner of Carpenter's Dream you can buy
Contractor's Dream for only $199!
Please refer to the READ.ME file on the diskette for any last
minute changes, any new files added to the disk, as well as other
information that may not be included in the printed material.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Limited Warranty
Limited warranty. Workhorses, Inc. warrants that (a) the software
will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying
written materials for a period of 90 days from the date of re-
ceipt. Any implied warranties on the software are limited to 90
days. Some states do not allow limitations on duration of an
implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Customer remedies. The liability of Workhorses, Inc., and your
exclusive remedy, shall be, at the option of Workhorses, Inc.,
either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement
of the software that does not meet the limited warranty of Work-
horses, Inc., and which is returned to Workhorses, Inc. with a
copy of your receipt. This limited warranty is void if failure
of the software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplica-
tion. Any replacement software will be warranted for the remain-
der of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is
longer.
No other warranties. Workhorses, Inc. disclaims all other warran-
ties, either express or implied, including but not limited to
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with re-
spect to the software and the accompanying written materials.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
have others, which may vary from state to state.
No liability for consequential damages. In no event shall Work-
horses, Inc. or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoev-
er including, without limitation, damages for loss of business
profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or
other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to
use this Workhorses, Inc. product, even if Workhorses, Inc. has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not
apply to you.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL USAGE 6
STARTING THE PROGRAM 6
ENTERING FRACTIONS 6
ENTERING PITCHES 6
FUNCTION CONTROLS 8
ENTERING SHAPES 8
HELPFUL HINT WITH COMPLEX SHAPES 9
PROGRAM 1
CONCRETE 10
LIQUIDS 10
TRUCK LOADS 10
TANDEM LOADS 10
SEMI END DUMP 10
BLOWN INSULATION
CEILINGS 11
WALLS 11
CUBICS 11
YARDS, FEET, AND METERS 11
PROGRAM 2
DECKS 12
SHEETS 12
AREA 12
PROGRAM 3
TILES, BRICKS, CERAMICS 12
PROGRAM 4
ESTIMATE ROOFS 13
MAIN STYLE ROOF 13
DORMER STYLE 14
MULTI-SIDED 14
COMPLEX ROOFS 14
ROLLS OF HALF LAP ROOFING 16
REBAR 16
PRICE OR QUANTITY 16
ON CENTERS 16
PROGRAM 5
CUTTING LIST FOR RAFTERS & TRUSSES 18
ABBREVIATIONS 18
2x RIDGE OR TRUSS 18
2x6 RIDGE ONLY 19
2x RIDGE AND HIP ONLY 19
PROGRAM 6
STAIRS 20
MAIN RUNNER 20
PROGRAM 7
CUTTING LIST FOR WINDOWS 21
PROGRAM 8
CROSS CORNER LENGTHS 22
PROGRAM 9
SPACING BETWEEN POSTS 23
PROGRAM 10
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ADD 24
SUBTRACT 24
MULTIPLY 24
DIVIDE 24
CONVERSIONS
FEET 24
INCHES 24
METERS 24
DECIMAL FEET 24
QUANTITY 24
PITCH TO DEGREES 25
PROGRAM 11
GENERAL INFORMATION 26
PROGRAM 12
REGISTRATION FORM 26
TELEPHONE SUPPORT 26
GLOSSARY 27
Index 29
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GENERAL USAGE
STARTING THE PROGRAM
To start the program, type in: DREAM and press the <ENTER> key.
The program works in feet, inches, and fractions, but if you
prefer, it will also work in decimal feet or decimal inches.
EXAMPLE:
7,6 = 7.5 = 7 feet 6 inches = 7 1/2 feet
0,3,1/2 = 0,3.5 = 3 1/2 inches
0,96 = 8 feet
The program understands both forms with no other command neces-
sary.
ALL MEASUREMENTS EXACT TO
1/16 OF AN INCH
ENTERING FRACTIONS:
1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16,
3/4, 13/16, 7/8, and 15/16.
FOLLOW THESE EXAMPLES:
For 10 feet 11 3/16 inches, TYPE IN: 10,11,3/16
For 9 feet 5/8 inches, TYPE IN: 9,0,5/8
For 3 1/2 inches, TYPE IN: 0,3,1/2
For 38 feet 4 inches, TYPE IN: 38,4
For 7 feet, TYPE IN: 7
ALWAYS SEPARATE FEET, INCHES, AND FRACTIONS WITH COMMAS
ENTERING PITCHES:
1-12, 1.5-12, 2-12, 2.5-12, 3-12, 3.5-12, 4-12, 4.5-12, 5-12,
5.5-12, 6-12, 6.5-12, 7-12, 7.5-12, 8-12, 8.5-12, 9-12, 9.5-12,
10-12, 10.5-12, 11-12, 11.5-12, 12-12, 12.5-12, 13-12, 13.5-12,
14-12, 14.5-12, 15-12, 15.5-12, 16-12, 16.5-12, 17-12, 17.5-12,
18-12, 18.5-12, 19-12, 19.5-12, 20-12, 20.5-12, 21-12, 21.5-12,
22-12, 22.5-12, 23-12, 23.5-12, and 24-12.
Read "4.5-12" as "four and a half-twelve pitch," and so forth.
When working with roof rafters, hips, and jacks, the program has
already been adjusted for angular thickness of ridge, subfascia,
and hip material using standard 2x material. There is no ridge in
trusses only 2x subfascia. 2x means "2 by material" = 1 1/2
inches.
NO OTHER DEDUCTIONS NECESSARY
WHAT YOU READ IS WHAT YOU CUT
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If you have a printer attached to your PC, press the <PRINT
SCREEN> key to get a copy of the screen. All the programs are
designed to accept input and produce output on a single screen.
On some PCs, you must press both <SHIFT> and <PRINT SCREEN>
together.
ESTIMATION PROGRAMS
All programs figure exact amounts. You need to add in any waste
you might expect for a job.
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FUNCTION KEYS
F1 = Help Screen
You can press F1 at any time for help. Return to where you were
working by pressing any key.
F2 = Main Menu
You can press F2 to go to the main menu at any time but, will not
be able to return to where you were.
F3 = Quick Graphic Reference Guide-STAIRS & POSTS
This screen requires a CGA, MCGA, EGA, or VGA color monitor. It
shows you what to enter for measurements and how to read the
measurements that the program gives you. Return to where you were
working by pressing any key.
F4 = Quick Graphic Reference Guide-MULTI-SIDED &
ROOF ESTIMATIONS
This screen requires a CGA, MCGA, EGA, or VGA color monitor. It
shows you what to enter for measurements and how to read the
measurements that the program gives you. Return to where you were
working by pressing any key.
F5 = Quick Graphic Reference-RAFTER CUT LIST
This screen requires a CGA, MCGA, EGA, or VGA color monitor. It
shows you what to enter for measurements and how to read the
measurements that the program gives you. Return to where you were
working by pressing any key.
F10 = Exit Program
Press F10 at any time to exit the program.
ENTERING SHAPES
CIRCLE
For the Diameter-give the distance across the circle.
TRIANGLE
This program works for any triangle.
For the Base-give the distance across the bottom.
For the Height-give the vertical distance from the base to the
highest point above the base.
Rectangle
For the Length-give the distance on one side.
For the Width-give the distance on the other side.
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MULTI-SIDED
For Length of One Side-Give the distance on one side.
For Cross Corner Length-Give largest distance across the shape
(labled "CC" on diagram).
WORKS GREAT FOR GAZEBOS
Examples: 3 sides = equilateral triangle
Examples:
Examples:
4 sides = square
5 sides = pentagon
6 sides = hexagon
7 sides = heptagon
8 sides = octagon
HELPFUL HINT FOR COMPLEX SHAPES
If you have a complex shape, break it up into circles, triangles,
rectangles, and multi-sided shapes. Run the program for all of
the pieces and save the figures for each by printing your re-
sults. Then total all of your figures together.
THICKNESS
For the thickness-Give the average distance from top to bottom.
Example-4 inches thick, type in: 0,4.
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PROGRAM 1-CONCRETE, GALLONS, AND MORE
Make sure you have looked at the SHAPES AVAILABLE section before
you try to use this program.
All programs figure exact amounts. You need to add any waste that
you might expect on that job.
CONCRETE
The program gives you the number of cubic yards of concrete to
order.
LIQUIDS
U.S. GALLONS and LITERS
These programs work identically. They give you the amount of
liquid in U.S. Gallons or LITERS contained in the shape you
choose. This is helpful for picking the size of pump that you
will need to pump out a pond or basement. Check to see how many
gallons (or liters) the pump puts out per hour or minute to
decide which pump is right for you. You may just want to know the
cost of filling the pool or how much water to haul to that dove
pond. The program will also work for oil, gas, chemicals, or any
other liquid.
TRUCK LOADS
All weights are based on the OPTIMUM MOISTURE level, just right
for compaction. Be sure to check local load limits and your truck
specifications.
TANDEM LOADS: SAND, TOP SOIL, FILL
(or anything with similar density)
The program gives you the number of tandem loads you need to
order. Specifications: 1.4 tons per cubic yard and 15 tons per
load. If this doesn't meet your specifications, you must adjust
accordingly.
TANDEM LOADS: WHITE ROCK, ROAD GRAVEL,
RIP RAP (or anything with similar density)
RIP RAP
RIP RAP
The program gives you the number of tandem loads you need to
order. Specifications: 1.6 tons per cubic yard and 15 tons per
load. If this doesn't meet your specifications, you must adjust
accordingly.
SEMI END DUMP: SAND, TOP SOIL, FILL
(or anything with similar density)
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The program gives you the number of tandem loads you need to
order. Specifications: 1.4 tons per cubic yard and 22 tons per
load. If this doesn't meet your specifications you must adjust
accordingly.
SEMI END DUMP: WHITE ROCK, ROAD GRAVEL,
SEMI END DUMP: WHITE ROCK, ROAD GRAVEL,
SEMI END DUMP: WHITE ROCK, ROAD GRAVEL,
RIP RAP (or anything with similar density)
RIP RAP
RIP RAP
The program gives you the number of tandem loads you need to
order. Specifications: 1.6 tons per cubic yard and 22 tons per
load. If this doesn't meet your specifications you must adjust
accordingly.
BLOWN INSULATION
CEILINGS
The program gives you the number of 30 pound bags to order.
Specifications: 2.5 pounds per cubic feet. If this doesn't met
your specifications, you must adjust accordingly.
R VALUE FOR CEILINGS
(Settled density depth in inches)
R-50 = 13.9 R-32 = 8.9 R-24 = 6.7 R-18 = 5.0 R-10 = 2.8
R-44 = 12.2 R-31 = 8.6 R-23 = 6.4 R-16 = 4.5 R-9 = 2.5
R-40 = 11.1 R-30 = 8.3 R-22 = 6.1 R-14 = 3.9 R-8 = 2.2
R-38 = 10.6 R-28 = 7.8 R-21 = 5.8 R-13 = 3.6 R-6 = 1.7
R-36 = 10.0 R-27 = 7.5 R-20 = 5.6 R-12 = 3.3 R-4 = 1.1
R-34 = 9.5 R-26 = 7.2 R-19 = 5.3 R-11 = 3.1 R-3.6= 1.0
WALLS
The program gives you the number of 30-pound bags to order.
Specifications: 4 pounds per cubic foot. If this doesn't meet
your specifications, you must adjust accordingly.
R VALUE FOR WALLS
For 2x4 studs: The cavity has an R value of 12.25
For 2x6 studs: The cavity has an R value of 19.25
CUBICS
YARDS, FEET, AND METERS
You can use these cubics for any material you choose, such as
peat moss, sand, or fertilizer. NOTE: The cubic yards in con-
crete can be used for cubic yards of anything.
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PROGRAM 2-DECKS, SHEETS,
AND AREAS
Make sure you have looked at the SHAPES AVAILABLE section before
you try to use this program.
All programs figure exact amounts. You need to add in any waste
that you might expect.
DECKS
The program gives you the linear feet needed. To get the number
of boards to order, take this length and divide by the length
board you plan to use.
Specifications: 2x4 = 1 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches
Specifications:
Specifications:
2x6 = 1 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches
2x8 = 1 1/2 inches x 7 1/4 inches
SHEETS
The program gives you the number of sheets to order. It works for
any thickness of sheet you choose on materials such as plywood,
drywall, or paneling.
Specification: 4x8 = 4 feet by 8 feet
Specification:
Specification:
4x9 = 4 feet by 9 feet
4x10 = 4 feet by 10 feet
4x12 = 4 feet by 12 feet
AREA (YARDS, FEET, OR METERS)
Use this for any material you wish, such as paint, linoleum, or
carpet.
PROGRAM 3-TILES, BRICKS, AND CERAMICS
Make sure you have looked at the SHAPES AVAILABLE section before
you try to use this program.
All programs figure exact amounts. You need to add any waste that
you might expect on that job.
The program will ask for the dimensions of a rectangular shape
used to fill an area. That fill material may be tiles, bricks,
or any rectangular shape. The fill shape will then be fitted to
the selected shape and area and the program will report the
calulated number of fill shapes required.
Be sure and include mortor on two sides only. Standard mortor on
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bricks and blocks is 3/8 of an inch. Standard mortor on ceramics
is 1/8 of an inch.
PROGRAM 4-ESTIMATE ROOFS, REBAR, HALF-LAP, AND
16 INCH ON-CENTERS
All programs figure exact amounts. You need to add in any waste
that you might expect.
ROOFS
Take measurements from Blue Print.
NOTE: For black paper use the squares of shingles for squares or
black paper.
MAIN STYLE AND DORMER STYLE ROOF
For the Overall Length of Roof-Give the longest distance of that
section of roof along the ridge.
For the Overall Width of Roof-Give the full distance perpendicu-
lar to the ridge.
For the Pitch-Give the slope of the roof using one of the pitch
choices on page 6.
For Hip or Gable-Enter 1 for hip or 2 for gable.
The program gives you the number of 4x8 sheets of plywood needed.
The program gives you the number of squares of shingles needed.
Most roofing material comes in squares. The program gives you the
number of squares of shingles for caps. Add these two numbers to
get the total number of squares of shingles you will need.
The program gives you the length of rafters required and the
length of hip material to order. Length is given to the nearest 2
foot length just as you order them.
The program gives you the number of rafters for both 16 inches
and 2 feet on center. It does not matter if the roof is a hip or
gable. The jacks are included for the hip style. This doesn't
include subfascia or ridge material. (Read these lengths off of
blue prints.
MAIN STYLE ROOF
This is any section of the roof that can stand alone and is not
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on another roof.
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DORMER STYLE
This is any section of the roof that lies on another section of
the roof.
The program gives you the roll valley material needed with the
overlap already included.
The program gives you the deductions for the plywood to take from
the adjoining roof. Deductions are for only the triangular part.
You may not want to take all of this deduction because generally
you go ahead and lay most of the 4x8 sheets of plywood down.
The program gives you the deductions for the shingles to take
from the adjoining roof. You should take this deduction, which
only includes the triangular part.
MULTI-SIDED ROOFS
This is any section of the roof where all of the sides are the
same length and have the same angle between them. Works great for
gazebos.
For the Number of Sides-Give the number of outer edge sides.
For the Pitch-Give the slope of the roof using one of the choices
on page 2.
As for main and dormer roofs, the program gives you the number of
4x8 sheets of plywood, the number of squares of shingles, and the
number of squares of shingles of cap you should order. The pro-
gram also gives you the length of the common rafters required.
The length is given to the 2 feet length just as you would order
them.
COMPLEX ROOFS
For complex roofs, break the roof into sections. Then compute
each section and total the results together.
Dormer roof with different pitch than main roof: Run the dormer
Dormer roof with different pitch than main roof:
Dormer roof with different pitch than main roof:
style program once for each pitch. Then add the results together
and divide by 2. Don't forget to adjust for the overall length of
the roof.
Dormer roof that butts into two different main roofs: Cut the
Dormer roof that butts into two different main roofs:
Dormer roof that butts into two different main roofs:
dormer in half and do it in two sections. Make each end a gable
and deduct two rafters.
Roof with an offset ridge: Treat the roof as though the ridge is
Roof with an offset ridge:
Roof with an offset ridge:
in the center. To get singles, cap, and plywood run the program
twice, once for each for each side of the offset. Make your
overall width twice the distance of one side. This will give you
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the length of the rafters for each side. Then divide the quantity
of rafters by 2.
Cone shaped roof: Use the multi-sided roof program. Figure how
Cone shaped roof:
Cone shaped roof:
many common rafters the roof will take and use that number for
the number of sides to enter. Measure the distance at the fascia
on the center with the commons and use this measurement for the
length of one side. This will give you the shingles, plywood, and
rafter length. Ignore cap.
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ROLLS OF HALF-LAP ROOFING
Specifications: One roll of half lap covers 50 square feet. Five
gallons of cold process are required for every 4 rolls of half
lap. NOTE: This will be less in the summer and more in the win-
ter. Each roll weighs 90 pounds. This program works for rectan-
gles only. See graphic on p. 10
When asked for the Length of Area to Cover-Give the distance on
one side.
When asked for the Width of Area to Cover-Give the length of the
other side.
The program gives you the number rolls of half lap needed.
The program gives you the number gallons of cold process needed.
REBAR
Specification:
Specification:
Specification:
#2 Rebar = 1/4 inch diameter = 0.167 lb. per linear foot
#3 Rebar = 3/8 inch diameter = 0.367 lb. per linear foot
#4 Rebar = 1/2 inch diameter = 0.668 lb. per linear foot
#5 Rebar = 5/8 inch diameter = 1.043 lb. per linear foot
#6 Rebar = 3/4 inch diameter = 1.502 lb. per linear foot
#7 Rebar = 7/8 inch diameter = 2.044 lb. per linear foot
#8 Rebar = 1 inch diameter = 2.670 lb. per linear foot
For the Linear Footage-Give the total length needed.
The program gives the number of pounds of rebar to order.
PRICE OR QUANTITY
This program calculates the total price for an item, using the
quantity of material multiplied times the unit price.
For quantity-Give number of items, the amount, or the length
needed.
For Price-Give the price per unit.
The program gives you the total price for the material or the
quantity.
ON CENTERS
This program lets you find the studs, joists, rebar, roll insula-
tion, and anything else that is on center, with ends included.
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For things such as rebar and roll insulation, find out how many
you need on center Then multiply that number times the length
needed to get your linear footage. For rebar you can then go to
rebar estimations and enter the linear footage to find how many
pounds to order.
For Length of Run-Give the overall distance.
The program gives you quantity needed with the ends included.
NOTE: In general, when estimating the number of studs for a house
at 16 inches on center, total the length of all exterior and
interior walls. The number of feet is the quantity of studs to
order. This will include door doublers, partition posts, corner
posts, and 2x4 headers. Next, take this total length and multiply
by 3 for the bottom and double top plates. You still have to
include backing, collar ties, braces, and garage studs to round
out your 2x4 list.
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PROGRAM 5-CUTTING LIST
FOR RAFTERS AND TRUSSES
ABBREVIATIONS:
LP = Long point
SP = Short point
BM = Bird's mouth
2x = 1 1/2 inches
The angular thickness of 2x ridge, 2x subfascia, and 2x hip
material has already been adjusted for. There is no ridge in
trusses, only 2x subfascia.
NO OTHER DEDUCTIONS NECESSARY
WHAT YOU READ IS WHAT YOU CUT
When the program asks for the Width of the Building-Give the
distance from outside to outside of building where the Bird's
Mouth butts into. This is probably the celotex or something
similar, not the top plates. For trusses this is the top plates.
For the Overhang
When using rafters-Give the distance from the outside edge of the
subfascia to the celotex or similar covering.
When using trusses-Give the distance from the outside edge of the
subfascia to the stud.
For the Pitch-Give the slope of the roof. See ENTERING PITCHES.
For either 2x Ridge or Truss: Give 2x if you are using 1 1/2 inch
material or truss if there is no ridge.
2x RIDGE OR TRUSS
The program gives you the degree of the common, which is the
slope of the roof.
See Quick Graphic Reference Guide
These measurements are exactly what you cut
The program gives the long point to bird's mouth.
The program gives the long point to short point.
The program gives the height of ridge from top plate minus
bird's mouth. This is very helpful when setting up scaffolding.
Just take this height and add to the wall height and ground-to-
floor height.
The program gives you level line of bottom of 2x6 subfascia to
outside wall PLUS bird's mouth.
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This is an IMPORTANT measurement
Check to see where this hits with respect to the window.
EXAMPLE: If you are using:
PLUS MINUS
3 in. of top plate 1 in. reveal on brick mold
11 1/4 in. of 2x12 header 1/2 in. aluminum J mold
1/2 in. clearance above 1/4in. of play
This totals 13 inches MINUS bird's mouth. Standard bird's mouth
is 1 1/2 inches. If these measurements don't match PLUS & MINUS
the bird's mouth then either adjust overhang, pitch, or bird's
mouth. EXAMPLE: If the program gave you 10 inches for level line
and you where using the materials above and 1 1/2 inch bird's
mouth this would be a perfect fit for the soffit and brick mold
with a 1/4 inch play. Both would equal 11 1/2 inches. 13 inches
MINUS bird's mouth = 10 inches PLUS bird's mouth = 11 1/2 inches
2x6 RIDGE ONLY
The program gives you cripple height MINUS bird's mouth. This is
a very helpful measurement. Now you can nail up your first two
rafters to the ridge and then set it right on the cripple!
2x RIDGE AND HIP ONLY
The program gives you the degrees of the hip and the pitch. For
the pitch change the 12 to 17. EXAMPLE: If roof is a 6-12 pitch
then the hip pitch is 6-17.
The program gives you long point to bird's mouth of the hip.
Don't precut the hip from long point to short point. This should
be done after it is up by snapping a line from common ends.
The program gives you the difference to cut the jacks for both
two feet and 16 inches on center.
The program gives you what to cut the first jack rafter laid out
at either two feet or 16 inches on center.
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PROGRAM 6-STAIRS
CAN BE USED ON ANY SET OF STAIRS
The program was designed to find the best rise and run using the
first measurement equal to or over 7 inches. This program can be
used for small stairs and for very large stairs, too. For con-
crete stairs, make the overlap equal to 0 and ignore the length
of opening. For spiral stairs, use the rise measurement and the
number of tread and ignore everything else.
For Height of Opening-Give it from finished floor to finished
floor.
For Tread Width-Give the width of material you are using. EXAM-
PLE: 2x12 tread would be 11 1/2 inches = 0,11,1/2. For the Over-
lap: Give the distance the tread hangs over the run. EXAMPLE: 1
inch overlap = 0,1.
The program gives you rise, which is the distance from bottom of
tread to bottom of next tread.
The program gives you run, which is the distance of the width of
the tread minus overlap.
The program gives you the length of opening figured using 1/8-
inch floor tile, 3/4-inch plywood flooring, and 2x10 floor joist
on upper floor. If your flooring material is different adjust
accordingly. This measurement is very helpful, as it allows for
needed head height. This measurement is only given if the height
of opening is big enough. You don't want to hit your head.
The program gives you the floor space needed. This is helpful for
finding out if there is enough room for a 3-foot landing at
the bottom. You don't want to run into a wall.
CUTTING YOUR MAIN RUNNER: Don't forget to cut the thickness of
CUTTING YOUR MAIN RUNNER:
CUTTING YOUR MAIN RUNNER:
your tread of the horizontal bottom of the main runner. When
using kicker boards cut the thickness of your kicker off the
vertical top of the main runner.
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PROGRAM 7-CUTTING LIST FOR WINDOWS
This program gives you the cutting list for the windows for
framing in. Specifications: Using standard 92 5/8 inch studs,
single 2x bottom plate, double 2x top plate, and 2x12 header (11
1/4 inch). Some local codes require that the sill butt into the
window doubler. If this is the case for you, just subtract 3
inches from sill and ignore window sides. NOTE: The 92 5/8 inch
studs may be different for your area; adjust accordingly.
For the Rough Opening Height: Give the rough opening height of
the specification of your window.
For the Rough Opening Width: Give the rough opening width of the
specification of your window.
The program gives header and sill length.
The program gives window side length.
The program gives the length for cripplers, the boards between
the sill and the bottom plate.
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PROGRAM 8-CROSS CORNER LENGTHS
This program will square up your project for you. When dealing
with multi-sided shapes, all sides must be the same length and
have the same angle between them. In other words, it must be a
regular polygon. See ENTERING SHAPES, MULTI-SIDED.
For the Length of One Side-Give the length of one edge.
The program gives you the cross corner length, (CC) on graphics.
This is the distance from one corner to the farthest opposite
corner.
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PROGRAM 9-FENCING AND SPACING BETWEEN POSTS
This program can be used for spacing support beam posts, deck
railings, stair railings, Fencing, gardens (tomato plants etc.),
Ornamental railings, and more!
For Length of Run - Give the overall distance with end posts
included. When asked for Width of Posts: Give the width of a
post. EXAMPLE: For a 4x4, give 3 1/2 inches = 0,3,1/2.
For approximate spacing between posts-Give the longest distance
desired between posts.
The program gives you the exact spacing between the posts and the
number of posts, ends included.
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PROGRAM 10-ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, AND CONVERT
ADD
For the Starting Length-Give a distance.
For the Length to Add-Give a distance you want to add to the
first distance.
The program gives you the total of the two.
SUBTRACT
For the Starting Length-Give the longer of two distances.
For the Length to Subtract-Give the other distance.
The program gives you the difference between the longer and
shorter length.
MULTIPLY
For the Starting Length-Give the first distance or quantity.
For the Length to Multiply by-Give the length or quantity to
multiply by.
The program gives you the answer in square units of the same
units you enter.
DIVIDE
This will be handy to find fencing, on centers, and placements.
It is great for figuring blocks or bricks needed.
For the Starting Length: Give a distance or quantity.
For the Length to Divide- Give a length or quantity to divide
by.
The program gives you the answer in the same units you enter.
CONVERSION OF FEET, INCHES, AND FRACTIONS OF AN INCH, METERS, AND
DECIMAL FEET OR QUANTITY
For feet, inches, and fraction of an inch, decimal feet, or
meters: Enter your measurement.
The program gives you the measurement in all three forms: feet,
inches, and fraction of an inch, decimal feet, and meters.
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CONVERSIONS OF PITCH TO DEGREES
For Pitch-Give one of the pitches listed in ENTERING PITCHES.
Always put a dash (-) between numbers as in 4-12.
The program gives you degrees. This is helpful for setting your
saw.
NOTE: This program only does one function (add, subtract, multi-
ply, and divide) at a time. To do multiples of a function (or
multiple functions) you need to buy Workhorses' Pop-Up calcula-
tor, "Pop an Inch".
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PROGRAM 11
GENERAL INFORMATION
This program gives you many standard measurements that are easily
forgotten. Some of these measurements may be regulated by local
code. Be sure to check your local code.
PROGRAM 12REGISTRATION FORM
This program gives you the registration form that you should send
in. After you have registered, you will receive information on
updates, as well as telephone support. Press the print screen
key on your computer to print the form on paper. Fill in all
blanks appropriately. Your comments are appreciated. Send the
form (and $99 if you have not already paid for the program-Visa,
MasterCard, or COD's accepted, COD's add $5) to:
WORKHORSES, INC.
805 B 14th Street
Golden, CO 80401
1-303-279-8551 for telephone support.
Registration entitles you to a copy of the latest version of
CARPENTER'S DREAM, a hardcopy of the Educational Manual, notifi-
cation of future updates, and telephone support. Prices subject
to change without notification.
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
After you have sent in your registration, you may call our tele-
phone support line if you have questions or problems with CARPEN-
TER'S DREAM. The telephone support number is: (303) 279-8551.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mountain time.
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Glossary
angular slope or pitch
area amount of surface
bird's mouth the cutout of the rafter that sits on the wall and
butts into the outside wall
bottom plate the board that goes across the bottom of the studs
braces temporary supports
brick mold type of window trim
butts edge to edge joints
cap cut-up shingles that lie on the ridge and hip
cellulose treated, ground-up paper stock
celotex a thick insulating sheet
cold process a tar substance
collar tie the support between rafters on opposite sides of
the room
common identical rafters that extend from the subfascia
to the ridge
conversion changes from one unit of measure to another
cripple a support board
cubic three-dimensional volume
decking flooring
degrees measurement of the angle
density of similar weight per size
dormer a roof section that lies on another section of
roof
doubler the board under the header butted next to the stud
gable no pitch on the end of the roof
gazebos a multi-sided outdoor summer retreat
half-lap rolled roofing with half-granular and half smooth
header beam
hip pitch on the end of the roof
j mold the soffit enters this at the wall
jack the short rafters from the hip to the subfascia
joist main supports of a wall or a ceiling
landing area at the bottom of the stairs
long point longest point on an angular end cut board
main runner the board that extends from floor to floor on
stairs
on center spacing distance from center to center
optimum
moisture just right for compaction
overhang distance from outside wall to the outside of the
subfascia
parallel running in the same direction
perpendicular at 90 degrees to each other
pitch the slope or angle
placements where something goes
play clearance
r value heat storage value
rafters main angular supports of the roof
rebar steel reinforcing rods
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reveal the exposed part
ridge upper most part of the roof
rip rap generally, broken-up concrete
rise distance form bottom of tread to bottom of next
tread
rough opening the opening the door or window sit in
run the distance of the tread minus the overlap
short point the shortest point on an angular end cut board
sides a form of doubler
sill bottom of the rough opening for a window or door
slope pitch or angle
squares one unit by one unit area
standard most widely used
studs main supports of a wall
subfascia the board going across the ends of the rafters
top plate the board that goes across the top of the studs
tread the board you walk on
trusses where the common rafters butt into each other
waste cut offs, bowed, and damaged material
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Index
Ridge 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19
Add 24 Rip Rap 10
Area 11, 12 Road gravel 10
Bricks 12 Roll insulation 16
Blown insulation 11 Roll valley 14
Cap 13, 14 Sand 10
Carpet 12 Semi-end dump 10
Ceramics 12 Sheets 12
Chemicals 10 Shingles 12, 13, 14
Circle 8 Soil 10
Cold process 16 Spiral stairs 20
Complex roofs 14 Stairs 6, 20
Concrete 10 Studs 16
Concrete stairs 20 Subfascia 6, 14, 18, 19
Cone shaped roof 14 Subtract 24
Conversion 24, 25 Tandem loads 10
Cross corner lengths 22 Telephone support 26
Decks 12 Tiles 12
Dormer roof 14 Top 10
Drywall 12 Tread Width 20
Fencing 23 Truck Loads 10
Fill 10 Trusses 18
Floor joist 20 U.S. gallons 10
Floor tile 12 White rock 10
Gable 13 Windows 21
Gas 10
Gazebos 9, 14
Half lap 16
Hip 6, 13, 14, 18, 29
hips 6
Jack rafter 6, 13, 19
Joists 16
Landing 20
Linoleum 12
Liquids 10
Liters 10
Main & dormer style roof 13, 14
Multi-sided 6, 16
Offset ridge 16
Oil 10
On centers 16, 19, 24
Paint 12
Paneling 12
Placements 24
Plywood 12, 13, 14, 15, 20
Posts 6, 16, 23
Price or quantity 16
R value 11
Rafters 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19
Rebar 12, 15, 16
Registration form 26
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