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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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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) 10 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. 11 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 12 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 13 on another roof. 14 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 15 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. 16 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. 17 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. 18 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. 19 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. 20 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. 21 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. 22 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. 23 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. 24 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. 25 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". 26 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. 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 NOTES 31 NOTES 32 NOTES 33