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New Edition! Everyday Carpentry for Every Homeowner.For todayÆs homeowner, basic carpentry skills are an absolute must. Professional handymen are in rare supply these days, and if you can find them at all, they may command exorbitant rates for work that takes just an hour or two to do. Best of all, modern tools are inexpensive and easy to use, making most home carpentry tasks a breeze to do-it-yourself. Black & Decker« The Complete Guide to Carpentry fo… More >>
October 30, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Had to give 1 star to off set the other reviews. My problem with most of these carpentry books is their lack of conviction to a topic. I have been a carpenter for way longer than 4 years (the accepted journeyman level). In truth it takes a lifetime to keep up with new practices and master traditional techniques. If you need to read 93 PAGES OF 277 on what a particular tool is or how to set up a saw then you really are not ready for complete carpentry. You need to develop your understanding of the tools.
Taunton Press is my recommendation for high quality information. Most of their publications assume you know how to use your tools. I would like to see quality books on specific skills. The complete all in one would have to be text book size and come in volumes. One good example is Lewis Vogt Carpentry 3rd edition. Used in construction management courses.
This book is just fluff. A weekend warrior might find some good info to improve his garage or better use his tools.
Rating: 1 / 5
October 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm
received book in a timely manner and in excellent condition
Rating: 5 / 5
October 30, 2009 at 9:23 pm
This book doesn’t include any text about stairs. I guess most complete homes don’t need stairs. I find this book more of a coffee table book than a book I can count on for howto information.
Rating: 2 / 5
October 30, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Excellent book and a must have for handyman’s and homeowners. Well worth it!
Rating: 5 / 5
October 30, 2009 at 10:49 pm
This book wasn’t what I thought it would be. It was informative in some aspects but not so in other areas that I expected. Perhaps I expected too much.
Rating: 3 / 5
November 4, 2009 at 8:25 pm
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