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Come on, kids: Grab a hammer, step up to the workbench, and get ready to measure, saw, drill, and make cool things! Wood Shop is an exciting introduction for today's kids to an ages-old tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, aspiring woodworkers learn essential skills such as how to drive a nail, use a power drill, "measure twice, cut once," and saw correctly. Then the fun begins as they put these skills...
3) Carpenters
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""Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces carpenters to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a carpenter. They will find out what carpenters do each day, what kind of education is required to become a carpenter, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
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At the core of every DIYer is the ability to work with wood. In the home, the garage, or the backyard, carpentry skills will prove useful time and time again - it is the ultimate foundational craft of the do-it-yourselfer. With HomeSkills: Carpentry, you can embark on the fun process of building your DIY skillset by learning the basics of working with wood and wood products. You'll see how to assemble your starter toolbox and small workshop, and...
10) Trim carpentry
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"Learn the fine points of finish carpentry from two experts. Tucker Windover demonstrates making elegant crown moldings and shares his secrets for achieving a perfect fit. He also shows his time-saving methods for installing baseboard, and techniques for coping, mitering, and trimming around drywall. Watch Kit Camp transform old windows with beautifully crafted replacement trim work. Topics include: coping and mitering corners, crown molding installation,...
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"Roe Osborn's first book, Framing a House, tackled the complex art of house framing. Now, in this follow-up volume, he lays out all the steps and instruction required to complete the inside. The timing of each step is critical, and it's important to understand what needs to be done first. Whether finishing one room or the whole house, this highly illustrated reference demystifies the process and follows a logical progression from installing insulation...
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Even as the world changes, skilled labor will always be needed. There's nothing quite like the ability to create things with your skills and your own hands. Carpenters use their skills to build things we use every day, including items such as furniture, buildings, and bridges. They read building plans, choose materials, design, and create. This book teaches kids that to become a carpenter, you have to use a lot more than a hammer and nails; you need...
17) Carpenters
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"Who builds the things we use daily? A Carpenter! Read all about these important community helpers"--
18) Carpenter
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Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Carpenter, including training and skills needed.
20) Carpenter
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"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included"--
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