Carpentry

A revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive and bestselling woodworker's bible. Authoritative, superbly crafted and easy to use, Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual is the UK bestseller and the one book every woodworker needs...

Lay the foundation for a career as a carpenter or joiner with this highly illustrated and accessible book published in association with City & Guilds.Suitable for the 6706 Diploma, as well as other Level 1 carpentry and joinery qualifications, the book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834815162Author Kiyosi SeikeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 437gDimensions(mm)...

Simply Stairs is a 'how to' book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780854420049Author W.E. GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Stobart Davies LtdPublisher Stobart Davies Ltd

Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner provides cutting angle and lengths for traditional 'cut' roofs and design tables for timber sizing, based on BS5268 'Structural use of timber' and now including a comparison of timber sizes using Eurocode 5 'Design of Timber...

Ensure your learners have the knowledge and skills to start a successful career in the construction industry, with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds for the legacy 6706, new 7906 and new Apprenticeship standard...

A true magnum opus, Cecil A. Hewett's English Historic Carpentry appeals to every type of architectural historian, from the connoisseur of cathedrals to the vernacular 'barn and cottage' enthusiast. It also offers practical insight into the structure and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936484Author George CollingsFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Scenic Construction for the Stage is a comprehensive guide to the practical processes involved in constructing scenery for the theatre. Offering key insight into the role of the scenic carpenter, Mark Tweed details the progression from interpreting...

If you love your tools, want to understand them, look after them, own the very best, and use them effectively, then this is the book for you. A complete visual guide featuring more than 800 images, and a foreword from Nick Offerman, The Tool Book pays...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780919852198Author Brian WalmsleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint CC PressPublisher CC PressWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 11mm

This tenth edition of the most popular and trusted guide reflects all the latest amendments to the Building Regulations, planning permission and the Approved Documents in England and Wales. This includes coverage of the recent changes to use classes,...

Most of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-colour...

Well over a hundred great churches were built in the cathedral tradition in the Middle Ages. They are our most important group of historical monuments and embody the finest craftwork of medieval architecture. Despite a great mass of specialist literature...

Les Goring's book covers all the detailed knowledge required for carrying out first fixing carpentry - such as modern and traditional roofing and fitting and fixing modern and traditional floor joists on new-build sites before plastering or drylining of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626548787Author John BirchardFormat PaperbackPage Count 298Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

Discover the satisfaction of making your own durable, economical, and environmentally friendly timber frame structures. Covering all aspects of timber frame construction, this practical guide is filled with easy-to-understand instructions, clear...

Cost-effective and adaptable, pole buildings are the perfect solution for tool sheds, barns, or even summer homes. Low-Cost Pole Building Construction focuses on designs that provide good wind resistance with minimal grading and no need to excavate for a...

Help realise your learners' ambitions of becoming a specialist site carpenter or joiner in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds for the Level 3 6706, 7906 and new Apprenticeship...

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936866Author Malcolm TibbettsFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565233850Author Brent HullFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel PublishingWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780945186182Author Will HolladayFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint W & H PublishersPublisher W & H PublishersWeight(grams) 118g

With little more than a knife, a branch and a dose of concentration this book shows how to create unique keepsakes that are fun to make, make great gifts and are popular items for sale. Author Chris Lubkemann shares his lifelong love of whittling in...

Build a classic, enduring, and affordable home. With Jack A. Sobon's careful guidance, you can construct your own timber-framed house in the traditional hall-and-parlor style. From felling trees to cutting timbers, and frame construction to door...

Blending traditional and modern skills, this is a comprehensive and practical guide for all students of woodwork. Subjects covered include tools, doors, windows, floors, roofs, stairs and access.Book InformationISBN 9781844800797Author George...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936088Author George EllisFormat PaperbackPage Count 486Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 38mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780854420971Author Edward FoadFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Stobart Davies LtdPublisher Stobart Davies Ltd

The third edition of Carpentry and Joinery 1 is the first in a series of three books which together provide an authoritative but thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781119528524Author Scot SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm)...

New learner-focused resource, built specifically for candidates' needs: Fully aligned to the CAA Diploma covering all the content and learning outcomes, giving learners everything they need in a single textbook. Straightforward language and an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879335509Author M. T. RichardsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Astragal PressPublisher Astragal PressWeight(grams) 694gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Building and architecture has developed a language of its own, with terms and jargon that can confuse an expert let alone an outsider. Misunderstandings over what a word means can be irritating but unimportant, but could in the worst cases be costly or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486210971Author Albrecht DuRerFormat PaperbackPage Count 285Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive book on the entire process of installing wood floors. Wood is the most popular flooring choice among builders and homeowners. Taunton's original wood flooring book has been a bestseller. "Wood...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982863206Author Paul N HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint Tools for Working WoodPublisher Tools for Working WoodWeight(grams)...

This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of "Fine Homebuilding"...

Carpentry and Joinery 2 is the second in a series of three books, which together provide an authoritative and thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates, and students working...

Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It considers the technological evolution of glass and glazing systems, the processes causing deterioration, and the...