This book is written for men of the Navy and of the Naval Reserve who are studying for advancement to the rates of Builder 3 and 2. The first chapter of this book contains general information concerning the work and responsibilities of the Builder, a brief discussion of his place in the Construction Battalion and naval organization, and reference to a valuable supply of source material. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 are especially concerned with the duties of the Builder Light. Chapter 16 is concerned with the basic duties of the Builder Heavy. Safety precautions and first aid are stressed in all chapters. The builder in the Navy 1 Lumber 13 Surface preparation for painting 33 Composition and storage of paint 60 Exterior and interior painting 69 Woodworking tools and building hardware 94 Power tools 122 Blueprints and the steel square 149 Foundation and form building 171 Concrete 191 Scaffolding and staging 214 Woodworking 227 Framing 243 Prefabricated structures 280
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