John Capotosto Basic Carpentry Reston Pub. Co 1980
Title: Basic Carpentry
Author: John Capotosto
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Reston Pub. Co 1980
Edition: Second Printing
ISBN: 9780835903684
Size: 7.25 x 9.5 x 1 * 525 pages including index
Synopsis: From the jacket: This is a complete guide for the student and the practitioner covering the principles of carpentry. The chapters follow the natural sequence of building a house starting with the foundation and progressing on to finished roofing, detailing every step in between.
The reader is taught the basics of carpentry including the most commonly used building materials, installation procedures, basic woodworking, and use of tools.
The reader will find more than 400 drawings and 250 photos illustrating important details throughout the book. Other learning aids are many useful charts and tables in the appendices covering such topics as a nailing schedule for a wood frame house; a grade selection chart; weights and measures; saw blades, typical tooth patterns, and abrasive paper grades; and insulating values of various material combinations.
Overall Condition: Very good in rubbed jacket; tight binding with clean unmarked text; see images.
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