Trim Carpentry Techniques


Book Description

-- Offers practical advice on selecting tools, installing molding, and more




Finish Carpentry


Book Description

Interior trim has the power to transform a blank space into a finished home with warmth and architectural character. It's also the most visible work a carpenter performs, demanding expert skills, precise tools, and a solid understanding of the design principles at work. In this book, a master tradesman shows step-by-step how to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship while working under the inevitable time and budget constraints of modern construction. Using the latest tools, materials, and techniques, you'll learn the professional approach to: Hanging & Trimming Doors, Running Baseboard Trim, Tray & Coffered Ceilings, Built-In Bookshelves, Frame-and-Panel Walls, Custom Closets, Installing Crown, Window Installation and Trim, Curved Woodwork, Fireplace Mantels, Chair & Picture Rails, Job-Site Troubleshooting. Book jacket.




Trim Carpentry


Book Description

Compiles articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine about trim carpentry, including tips, techniques, and advice from professionals about the craft.




Finish Carpentry


Book Description

"Spence brings a fresh perspective to familiar subject matter by treating it in a way that stresses professional craftsmanship... opens with sections on tools and safety before moving on to a subject-by-subject treatment of interior and exterior finish work. A whopping 650 detailed drawings and...photographs make it simple to visualize the strategies and techniques."--"Journal of Light Construction."




Finish Carpentry


Book Description

A richly illustrated reference for both professional and talented do-it-yourself woodworkers takes readers step by step through every aspect of finish carpentry, with practical techniques and tips on how to use running baseboards, moldings, wainscoting, and other elements to transform a home, with guidelines on wood grain, shrinkage, joint design, finishes, and more. Original.




Finish Carpenter's Manual


Book Description

This manual will become your favorite reference for all of these finish carpentry topics: evaluating the job, choosing the best tools, selecting the right materials, and much more!




Finish Carpentry and Trimwork


Book Description

Step-by-step instructions explain how to install moldings and trim to add character and to your home. A chapter on crafting bookcases and shelves shows how to create furniture of living-room quality. A special section shows how to frame interior walls and make door openings.




Finish Carpentry


Book Description

Beautify your home with moldings, window casings, fireplace mantles, and exterior door side panels. Learn how to build a frame-and-panel door and an L-shaped staircase.




Trim Carpentry and Built-ins


Book Description

Includes how-to information.




Renovating Old Houses


Book Description

"Plain talk for restorers, from soup to nuts (and bolts). Here's thorough, practical advice that's sensitive to both history and budget".--The Old House Journal.