Carpentry &
Woodworking Books
Books on
General Carpentry and Woodworking
in Residential and Commercial Applications
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2008
National Framing &
Finish Carpentry Estimator
Current labor and material prices
for thousands of framing and finish carpentry items. Step-by-step
instructions for estimating everything from the sill plate to the
ridge board, including hundreds of helpful pictures, tables and
illustrations.
Includes a CD-ROM with an
electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive
multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile
construction cost estimates. |
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Build Like a Pro
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Provides expert, easy-to-interpret instruction on advanced framing
elements.
With Guidance for Lead Framers on:
- Job Preparation and Organization
- Crew Management
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Revised and expanded, this new edition is an illustrated course on
residential and light commercial construction framing and rough carpentry. Addresses the latest building code
requirements, new building materials and construction equipment.
Spanish Version
<< also available
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Trade secrets to
high-value, low-cost construction
- If you
are a builder, developer, or homeowner intent on getting the most
from your new home construction or remodel budget, you need
Building An Affordable House. This book gives you the
insider techniques used every day by the best homebuilders in the
country to save thousands of dollars on the cost of every home they
build. |
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- For Pros By
Pros
Over 350 site-proven tips - For over 20
years, Fine Homebuilding readers have consistently picked the
Tips and Techniques column as their favorite part of the magazine.
It’s easy to understand why. This is the place where veteran
carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other tradesmen share their
shortcuts, trade secrets, jigs, and ingenious solutions. With over
350 entries, this collection of job-site gems will help you get the
job done better and faster -- and it may even save you some money in
the process. |
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The intricate
system of contemporary light frame building construction is
presented in straightforward, step-by-step procedures in this
popular bestseller. Carpentry, 4th Edition follows the
logical path of a residential project, using reader-friendly
presentations and easy-to-follow diagrams to explore building plans,
sitework and layout, footings and foundations, framing, interior and
exterior surfaces, cabinetry and flooring, and more. This edition
includes new materials and techniques with updated references to the
International Residential Code (IRC),
as well as a national approach to construction styles that takes
into account regional variations caused by local environmental
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Thoroughly updated and expanded
in this new edition to reflect both the latest trends and accepted
practices of the carpentry trade. This full-color text provides a
comprehensive overview of tools, equipment, materials, and trade
practices.
Carpentry
is the industry standard, used in many vocational and
apprenticeship training programs. CD-ROM included
Also Available>>
Workbook and Answer Key
Also Available>>
Instructors Resource Guide
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Covers forming, framing, exteriors,
interior finish, and cabinet installation in commercial
buildings: how to design and build concrete forms, select
lumber dimensions, what grades and species to use for a design
load, how to select and install materials based on their fire
rating or sound-transmission characteristics, and plan and
organize a job efficiently. Loaded with illustrations, tables,
charts, and diagrams. |
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Construction Master Pro
(Handheld Version)
New Look, New Features and
Benefits, More Built-in Solutions -
Top-of-the Line Jobsite Calculator for Builders, Carpenters &
Construction Pros -
The Construction
Master Pro sets the industry standard for advanced construction-math
calculators. It provides powerful built-in solutions and expanded
preference settings. It’s easy to use in the field or office and
perfect for completing plans, layouts, bids and estimates – saves
time, money, materials and frustration. Work smarter, build better
and improve your bottom line with the Construction Master Pro! |
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The Reference Guide
for the Construction Industry
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The DEWALT
Construction Professional Reference is a powerful reference tool
that saves you time and money. It provides contractors with a wealth
of useful information concerning basic building disciplines.
Subjects covered include framing,
hardware sizing, correct nailing patterns, stairway stringers, walls
and roofing, flooring and tile, roof pitches, excavation, insulation,
masonry, doors and door openings, rebar and much more. |
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Grow your company and your profits without
sacrificing quality or personalized service to your customer.
Here you'll find everything you need to recruit, train, and
manage lead carpenters, and to implement this system in your
remodeling or custom building company. You learn how to
motivate and compensate lead carpenters for optimal results,
how to troubleshoot for typical problems, and how to schedule
and manage people. Includes field-tested forms and checklists
for your use. |
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The Practical Problems in Mathematics series offers students of
specific trades useful help in basic mathematics and opportunities
to practice math principles on problems applied to their area of
interest. Practical Problems in Mathematics for Carpenters,
eighth edition, contains 43 instructional units progressing from
the simplest basic arithmetic operations to compound problems
applied in light frame construction. |
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Based on nationally-recognized standards set
by the construction industry, this handbook is organized into four
sections: “Tools and Materials”, “Rough Carpentry”, “Exterior
Finish”, and “Interior Finish”. Extensively illustrated and
succinctly written, nearly every chapter contains special
“Procedure” sections that combine precise, step-by-step instructions
with helpful drawings, making it easy to master tasks. |
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2nd Edition
This informative
text contains practical problems and detailed illustrations to show
and explain the many uses of the steel square. This classic text
includes information on laying out rafters, braces, joists, and
partitions. |
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Basic framing for residential
construction - Framing Floors, Stairs,
Walls and Roofs -
Book & Video Combos -
Here's your chance to become a more efficient carpenter. Larry Haun
has been a production framer for more than 35 years and a teacher of
apprentices for more than 20. In this book, Haun shows you, step by
step, all the techniques he uses to frame a basic house, from laying
down the sills to cutting the rafters. |
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Step-by-step construction details, from the
layout of the outer walls, excavation and formwork, to finish
carpentry and painting. Contains all new, clear illustrations
and explanations updated for construction in the '90s.
Everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding,
interior finishings, floor covering and stairs – your complete
book of wood-frame homebuilding. |
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StudSensors
& Metal Finders
Building an
Affordable House
 Book
and Videos
3 Volume Set
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