CARPENTRY : Advanced (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Carpentry: Advanced combines many different practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in carpentry.

About the Book

The information in This book consists of competencies that a person must achieve and that will enable him / her to install architectural ceiling, wall sheats / panels / boards and floor finishes; fabricate door / window jambs and panels; install stair components or pre-fabricated stairs assembly; and install built-in or pre-fabricated cabinets.

About the Carpentry Industry

Carpentry is the work of cutting and joining timber to create frames for housing and items such as doors, windows, cabinets, and staircases. Work in this industry includes cabinet work, folding door installation, framing, garage door installation, ship joinery, store fixture installation, trim and finish, and prefabricated window and door installation. It is a very active occupation due to long periods of standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling. Carpenters use many different hand and power tools to cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. They commonly use hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines. Carpenters fasten materials together with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives, and do a final check of their work to ensure accuracy. They use a tape measure on nearly every project because proper measuring increases productivity, reduces waste, and ensures that the pieces being cut are the proper size. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. Each day, carpenters throughout the world counter the stereotype that they’re more brawn than brain. From basic math to calculate floor space and wall heights, to more complex trigonometric formulas to make right angle cuts, carpenters use more than muscle and endurance to complete their jobs well; they employ an expansive mathematical skill set. The carpentry profession is projected to grow by about 24 percent from 2012 to 2022, a rate that exceeds the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the BLS, carpenters earned a median salary of $40,500 in 2013, or $19.47 per hour. During that period, the highest-paid carpenters earned about $73,100, while the lowest-paid earned $25,120. Because they are exposed to the entire construction process, carpenters usually have more opportunities than other construction workers to become independent contractors or general construction supervisors. Carpenters seeking advancement often take additional training provided by associations, unions, or employers. A carpenter’s work also may extend to interior jobs, requiring some of the skills of a joiner. These skills include making door frames, cabinets, countertops, and assorted molding and trim