Preparing the Work Area, Building a Partition Wall: Step-by-step Overview, Building a Partition Wall, Framing an Opening for an Interior Door, Soundproofing Walls & Ceilings, Covering Foundation Walls, Framing Soffits & Chases
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Basic Projects
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Anatomy of a House
Anatomy Details. Before you start a do-it-yourself carpentry project you should familiarize yourself with a few basic elements of home construction and remodeling. Take some time, before you begin, to get comfortable with the terminology of the models shown on the next few pages. The understanding you will gain in this… |
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Tools and Skills
Carrying Your Tools, Prying Tools, Tape Measures, Plumb Nobs and Chalk Lines, Levels, Squares, Handsaws, Jig Saws, Circular saws, Building a Straightedge Guide, Table Saws, Power Miter Saws, Routers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Drills and Bits, Planes, Chisels, Sanders, Clamps, Specialty Tools, Building a Workbench, Sawhorses |
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Materials
Lumber, Plywood and Sheet Goods, Trim Moldings, Nails Screws and Other Hardware, Glues and Adhesives |
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Introduction
Planning a Carpentry Project Project Safety Workshop Basics |
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Contents
Introduction Planning a Carpentry Project Project Safety Workshop Basics Materials Lumber Plywood and Sheet Goods Trim Moldings Nails Screws and Other Hardware Glues and Adhesives Tools and Skills Carrying Your Tools Prying Tools Tape Measures Plumb Nobs and Chalk Lines Levels Squares Handsaws Jig Saws Circular saws Building a Straightedge… |