Demystifying the math most commonly used in woodworking, this book can help you craft your project with confidence and accuracy. Written in a straightforward style and supplemented with charts and diagrams, it begins with clear explanations supported by examples of how to work with fractions, decimals, powers and roots, including practice problems and detailed solutions. The author introduces plane and solid figures, and provides formulas and explanations for commonly used calculations such as perimeter, surface area and volume. The chapter on woodshop geometry provides step-by-step instructions for techniques such as bisecting lines, arcs and angles, and constructing geometric shapes for decorative patterns.