Carpentry books
Contents
Planning and Scheduling
A Pictorial Index
The Basic Systems
Materials Takeoffs
Choosing the Materials
Measuring and Marking 24
Cutting 27
Shaping 33
Surfacing 35
Fastening 39
An Overview 46
Exterior Window Trim 48
Exterior Door Trim 52
Other Exterior Trim 53
Exterior Stairs and Railings 58
Sequence of Activities 64
Ceilings 65
Wallboard Ceilings and Walls 67
Wall Paneling 75
Closets 79
Cabinets 82
Shelves 91
Interior Stairs and Railings 93
Interior Window Trim 95
Interior Door Trim 99
Other Interior Trim 100
Front Cover: This handsome finish trim is made up of standard moldings available at any well-stocked building center. Such a column can be used for decorative purposes or to conceal utility lines or heating ducts.
Back Cover: Top left: This handcrafted tool chest contains an assortment of carpentry hand tools that are organized in a way that makes them readily accessible.
Top right: Exterior finish work is not only functional, but it enhances the appearance of your home as well.
Bottom left: Standard molding pieces used in innovative ways add elegance to an ordinary stairway column.
Bottom right: The chisels, multiplane, router, and lathe shown here are some of the hand and power tools that can be used to shape wood into almost any conceivable pattern for custom finish work.
Finish Carpentry Basics
This book covers the crowning touches of most home-improvement projects, including interior trim, exterior trim, wallboard, paneling, stairs, railings, shelves, closets, cabinets, and mantels. There is also information about time-saving tools, such as pneumatic nailers and power miter saws.
- Illustrated instructions for building stairs and railings
- Guide to pneumatic, power, and hand tools
- Directions for compiling materials takeoffs and correcting framing flaws
- Instructions for installing interior and exterior trim
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Created and Designed by the Editorial Staff of Ortho Books
Project Editor:
Barbara Feller-Roth
Writers:
Craig Bergquist
Charles Huddleston
Illustrators:
Edith Allgood
Ron Hildebrand
Title Page: The workmanship and ingenuity that went into producing this
tool chest are an inspiration to any finish carpenter.
Above: This fireplace mantel and surround were made by combining several
pieces of mitered molding and attaching them to a backing board.
PORTALIGN is a registered trademark of Portalign Tool Company.
SURFORM is a registered trademark of Stanley Rawer Tools.
No portion of this book may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher We are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or illustrations.
Before purchasing materials discussed in this book, be sure to check with local building authorities to verify and review all construction steps.
Every effort has been made at the time of publication to guarantee the accuracy of the names and addresses of information sources and suppliers, and in the technical data and recommendations contained However, readers should check for their own assurance and must be responsible for selection and use of suppliers, supplies, materials, and chemical products.
Address all inquiries to:
Meredith Corporation Ortho Books 1716 Locust St Des Moines. IA 50309-3023
If you would like more information on other Ortho products, call 800-225-2883 or visit www.ortho.com
Copyright© 1983, 1991
The Scotts Company All rights reserved under international and Pan-American copyright conventions.
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ISBN 0-89721-236-3
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 90-86163
Also see: Quick, Cost-Effective Home Upgrades [Ortho series]