Carpentry and Building Construction

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Summary: Good info, and to the point.
Review: Covers a wide range of building information. Straight to the point with each subject covered. Makes a good reference book for the do-it-yourselfer (which is why I have a copy). A good section on engineered wood products -- very informative.

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Summary: This book shows it all!
Review: I greatly enjoyed this book. It helped me through High School and during the years to come in my life. If you are interested in carpentry get this book.

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Summary: Good for students, but....
Review: The previous editions of this book contained a lot of reference information and illustrations for both novice and experienced home carpenter. This edition has changed the emphasis to students primarily, with larger type but less specific reference material such as hanging doors, special framing problems, etc. Disappointing.

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Summary: textbook
Review: This book shows anyone the technical aspects of home construction in very clear terms. The formulas are excellent for figuring the costs of a project. The format is very simple to learn and the tests at the end of each chapter summarize the material well.

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Summary: The Definitive Work on Residential Construction
Review: This book shows anyone the technical aspects of home construction in very clear terms. The formulas are excellent for figuring the costs of a project. The format is very simple to learn and the tests at the end of each chapter summarize the material well.

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Summary: Good for students, but....
Review: This is *the* book, wheither you are a novice or a master carpenter! It contains plenty of helpful and informative charts, diagrams, pictures and examples - how to calculate materials and costs, board feet, compares different materials and specifies the applications. It starts from the basics of hand tools and power tools with clear instructions their use, maintenance, and even some repair. You're guided from planning and preparing the building site all the way to completion of construction. I didn't see where anything was left out. My father was a building contractor for 56 years. This book is like having his knowledge at my fingertips!

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Summary: Carpentry And Building Construction (hardcover)
Review: This is *the* book, wheither you are a novice or a master carpenter! It contains plenty of helpful and informative charts, diagrams, pictures and examples - how to calculate materials and costs, board feet, compares different materials and specifies the applications. It starts from the basics of hand tools and power tools with clear instructions their use, maintenance, and even some repair. You're guided from planning and preparing the building site all the way to completion of construction. I didn't see where anything was left out. My father was a building contractor for 56 years. This book is like having his knowledge at my fingertips!

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Summary: textbook
Review: This is a text book. It does not cover any area of building fully. There is a review section and review questions at the end of each chapter. If your looking for a text book I'm sure it's OK. I need a how to book and this was not it.

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Summary: Labor & Material Formulas
Review: This is a very good reference book for the person planning or building their own home. Some estimated labor hours might be a little high but the formulas are still a very good starting point.

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Summary: Great reference on carpentry for all levels of skills
Review: Used as a textbook in many trade schools to teach carpentry, this 954 page book is a great reference for anyone who is interested in the carpentry used in building constrcution. Realtors, contractors, building supply salespeople, any professional in the construction business will find this book useful. If you're building, buying, or currently own a home you will find invaluable information on building construction and the terminology used in the trade, to help you in decision making concerning the future of your home. You will find extensive sections on tools and machinery (over 100 pages), foundations, framing, exterior and interior finishing. Hundreds of diagrams, photograhs, and pictures give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions on new construction, repairs, and remodeling.