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Here's your chance to become a more efficient carpenter. Larry Haun has been a production framer for more than 35 years and a teacher of apprentices for more than 20. In this book, Haun shows you, step by step, all the techniques he uses to frame a basic house, from laying down the sills to cutting the rafters. You'll learn about: cutting and installing posts and girders joisting and sheathing fluently laying out, cutting, assembling, and raising walls framing gable roofs, hips and valleys, and truss roofs building various types of stairs There is an opening chapter on tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, and additional information throughout the book on safety and site-built tools. The Very Efficient Carpenter is no less than a complete course in basic framing.

Product Identifiers

PublisherTaunton Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10156158326x

ISBN-139781561583263

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038657996

Product Key Features

Book TitleVery Efficient Carpenter : Basic Framing for Residential Construction/Fpbp

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1998

TopicConstruction / General, Design & Construction, Do-It-Yourself / Carpentry, Construction / Carpentry

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home

AuthorLarry Haun

Book SeriesFor Pros by Pros Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight22.1 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Target AudienceTrade

Dewey Decimal694.2

SynopsisHere's your chance to become a more efficient carpenter. Larry Haun has been a production framer for more than 35 years and a teacher of apprentices for more than 20. In this book, Haun shows you, step by step, all the techniques he uses to frame a basic house, from laying down the sills to cutting the rafters. You'll learn about: cutting and installing posts and girders joisting and sheathing fluently laying out, cutting, assembling, and raising walls framing gable roofs, hips and valleys, and truss roofs building various types of stairs There is an opening chapter on tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, and additional information throughout the book on safety and site-built tools. The Very Efficient Carpenter is no less than a complete course in basic framing., Unlock your potential as a carpenter with The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction by Larry Haun. With over 35 years of production framing experience and two decades of teaching apprentices, Haun shares invaluable techniques for framing a basic house efficiently. This book provides a step-by-step guide through essential processes, from laying down sills to cutting rafters, ensuring you master the craft of residential construction. The Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction. Key Features: Comprehensive Techniques: Learn the intricacies of cutting and installing posts and girders, joisting, sheathing, and framing various roof types including gable, hip, valley, and truss roofs. Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step instructions guide you through the entire framing process, making it accessible for both novices and experienced carpenters. Stair Construction: Gain insights into building various types of stairs, enhancing your skills in this essential aspect of carpentry. Foundational Knowledge: The opening chapter covers crucial topics like tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, ensuring you have a solid foundation before diving into framing. Safety First: Additional safety tips and site-built tool information are woven throughout the book, emphasizing the importance of a secure working environment., Unlock your potential as a carpenter with The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction by Larry Haun. With over 35 years of production framing experience and two decades of teaching apprentices, Haun shares invaluable techniques for framing a basic house efficiently. This book provides a step-by-step guide through essential processes, from laying down sills to cutting rafters, ensuring you master the craft of residential construction. Key Features: Comprehensive Techniques: Learn the intricacies of cutting and installing posts and girders, joisting, sheathing, and framing various roof types including gable, hip, valley, and truss roofs. Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step instructions guide you through the entire framing process, making it accessible for both novices and experienced carpenters. Stair Construction: Gain insights into building various types of stairs, enhancing your skills in this essential aspect of carpentry. Foundational Knowledge: The opening chapter covers crucial topics like tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, ensuring you have a solid foundation before diving into framing. Safety First: Additional safety tips and site-built tool information are woven throughout the book, emphasizing the importance of a secure working environment. The Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction.