Carpentry

This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding --...

House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accura...

Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools, and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the ...

Learn the fine points of finish carpentry from two experts, Tucker Windover and Kit Camp, as they demonstrate for you their secrets: Taking on c...

Decks and patios let us expand the footprint of our homes by giving us outdoor living areas. No longer just some pressure-treated lumber nailed to ...

If you're replacing your tired kitchen cabinets or are planning to install a new kitchen, this video workshop is a must. With the camera beside hi...

The Carpentry Workbook is designed to reinforce the learning of key concepts covered in the textbook and can be used for self-study or as part of...

Framing Floors, Walls, Ceilings delivers pro-tested information on framing safely and efficiently, so the job gets done right the first time. Updat...

This well-written manual covers all aspects of finish carpentry including pricing your work. The advice is sound and this book can save you from fr...

The constant companion of every skilled carpenter is the steel square. The Second Edition of Steel Square, which has been enlarged and improved by ...

For builders and remodelers, this book has the best field-tested advice, tips, techniques and instruction on the most common carpentry jobs, from b...

Experienced carpenter Scott Schuttner explains how to make professional-quality stairs. With information on straight-run, L-shaped and open-riser s...

Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY,...

Frame-and-panel construction is a fundamental strategy in woodwork, because it can accommodate woods inevitable seasonal expansion and shrinkage. ...

Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustr...

Here is the standard shop reference on building kitchen cabinets. It covers all aspects of building a complete set of cabinets, from choosing a sty...

Woodworking has evolved over millennia from the low tech approach of hand tools to the speed and efficiency of sophisticated machines. This book wi...

A complete course in basic framing, with practical information about how to organize tasks, streamline procedures, and handle tools and materials e...

The newly updated Sixth Edition of Carpentry provides a comprehensive approach to step-by-step carpentry skill development with an overview of tool...

Developed in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and its Home Builders Institute (HBI), this book offers a visual, st...

Nothing compares to the warmth and durability of a beautifully finished hardwood floor. With Don Bollinger's help, you will be able to install a st...

Here you'll find shortcuts to laying out studs; speed cutting blocks, trimmers and plates by eye; quickly building and blocking rake walls; install...

A how-to guide for construction every step of a wood-frame house. From the initial layout of the foundation, to the outer walls, excavation and fo...

All the technical information, design advice, and field-tested expertise of "Fine Homebuilding's" best deck builders are packed into "Windows and D...