carpentry

While salvaging and rebuilding in the aftermath of the Galveston flood of 1900, sixteen-year-old Seth proves himself in a way that his previous efforts never could, but he still must face his father man-to-man.

Mr. Butterfield carves a Jesse Tree in an old church, and a curious boy asks him about the meaning of the woodwork. The man explains how each item in the Jesse Tree reflects a Biblical story, and he recounts tales of the life of Jesus Christ, from the Garden of Eden to his birth. As the Jesse Tree takes shape, the boy and man develop the bond of friendship.

A young boy and his father use some simple tools to build a bookcase.

A step-by-step guide to carrying out such carpentry projects as a birdhouse, candle chandelier, doll cradle, puppet theater, and coaster car.

Instructions for making a teeter-totter, bookcase, tool chest, bird house, tree house, and other items with wood as the primary material.

Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for house-building and various aspects of carpentry, covering tools and materials, the site, the foundation, framing, sheathing, siding, roofing, wiring, plumbing, heating, insulation, ventilation, backfilling, windows, doors, ceilings, walls, and floors.

Instructions for making fifteen different articles from wood, with information on materials and tools and general directions for any woodworking project.

Provides an introduction to carpentry and offers information on how to have a successful career as a carpenter.