 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! |