Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions Paperback – 22 Oct. 2009

I was sceptical that such a modest volume could live up to the claims made for it but it does and more. There are so many constructions in this book that I will never need to look elsewhere.

Good fun and contains some handy tricks for the serious carpenter.

Got this just to see what could be done with compasses. warm memories of school days and new stuff too. Good illustrations, text not impenetrable, if you like geometry and constructing stuff, have a look at this.

A truly excellent piece of work that filled so many gaps in my knowledge. Such a handy size to cart about and dip into as well. I use if for reference constantly at the moment as i'm doing some work that demands the use of a ruler and compass. Bought 'Quadrivium' too which comes from the same stable.

Nice little book to start with for me, a novice, my compass and ruler await 😁 I'm looking forward to digging in

What a delightful find. The author does an amazing job, using a shorthand, to demonstrate the steps to be taken in an actual construction of a particular shape. I find it fascinating to make the constructions in my head rather than borrowing a ruler and pencil.I'm much too lazy to do that.

I bought this for my husband to practice his ruler and compass skills to make deco. He hasn't put the book down for a week.

excellent little book you need to throughly read it from start to finish to understand shapes and patterns we all take for granted in the modern wordl

I always loved geometry, but it has been a lost art. Even though I studies geometry in college, I have only had limited use, because computers can do everything now. But the problems and solutions that are presented in the book are excellent. It made me by a compass again!

boas dicas apresentadas de forma bastante objetiva e clara de como se construir formas geométricas

Buen producto

A little gem of a book. I am reacquainting myself with Euclidean geometry. Compass and Ruler. Two pages per day. The Wooden Books series is excellent if you want a short but in-depth write up if the subject matter.

The booklet is very instructive indeed . I only wish it had a more readable size / format , like a workbook .The prize matches the edition ,so no problem with that .