carpentry

Illustrations and text provide information about seventeenth and eighteenth-century construction techniques and tools, discussing every aspect of home building, from choosing trees to finishing work.

Introduces the career of the construction carpenter by providing information about educational requirements, duties, work place, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.

Introduces the tools and woods suitable for carpentry projects and gives instructions for making a bookcase and a birdhouse.

A do-it-yourself guide to home construction, reviewing tools and materials; covering site and foundation preparation; examining the techniques of framing floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and dormers; and discussing doors, windows, paneling, molding, floors, and stairs. Includes photographs, drawings, and diagrams.

Examines different kinds of jobs in the field of carpentry and highlights the necessary education and training.

Outlines the skills and training needed to earn a living in the field of carpentry, and discusses job opportunities, wages and working conditions, on-the-job hazards, training programs, and areas of advancement. Includes a directory of apprenticeship agencies.

A carpenter describes the many aspects of her job and the training and skills needed in this profession.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a variety of finish carpentry projects, including wall treatments, windows and trim, hanging doors, and crafting a staircase; and includes advice on materials and safety.