Carpentry and Joinery 3 is the third 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 towards an Institute of Carpenters qualification. This book is also ideal for a wide range of amateur and professional woodworkers.
Volume 3 builds on the fundamental knowledge introduced in volume 1, and accompanies volume 2 with coverage of additional advanced topics and procedures, including working with particular door and window types. The reader is shown how to apply the basic theory introduced in volume 1 to actual carpentry and joinery practice in a highly illustrated, easily accessible text.
This second edition has been fully updated in line with changes to the Building Regulations and current legislation, the third edition also incorporates developments in current best practice, with a comprehensive match to the latest qualifications in Wood Occupations.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Review of volume 1: “A valuable asset to students and those with a wider experience … This first volume indicates clearly that the set of books will be of immense value to all carpentry and joinery students preparing for their qualifications. The drawings and photographs, both of which are numerous, are excellent, and the descriptive matter very well written.” – JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF CARPENTERS
Review of volume 1: “A valuable asset to students and those with a wider experience … This first volume indicates clearly that the set of books will be of immense value to all carpentry and joinery students preparing for their qualifications. The drawings and photographs, both of which are numerous, are excellent, and the descriptive matter very well written.” – JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF CARPENTERS
From the Back Cover
Carpentry & Joinery Series – a complete resource for students and professionals in Wood Occupations and skilled amateur woodworkers
* Completely restructured new series outline to provide a coherent, student-focused course * Updated in line with the latest course requirements and Building Regulations * Highly illustrated to show key techniques, tools, products and materials
Carpentry and Joinery 3 is the third in a series of three books, which together provide an authoritative and thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following CITB/City & Guilds NVQ courses, including students working towards an Institute of Carpenters qualification. This book is also ideal for a wide range of amateur and professional woodworkers.
Volume 3 builds on the fundamental technologies introduced in volume 1, and accompanies volume 2 with coverage of additional advanced topics and procedures, including: cladding; windows; doors and gates; stairs; walls; casing-in, falsework and wall panelling; joinery fitments; shoring buildings; and repair and maintenance. The reader is shown how to apply the basic theory to actual carpentry and joinery practice in a highly illustrated, easily accessible text.
This second edition has been fully updated, taking into account changes to the Building Regulations and current legislation. Volume 3 also incorporates developments in current best practice, in line with the latest qualifications in Wood Occupations.
About the Author
Brian Porter – Former Lecturer at Leeds College of Building.
Christopher Tooke – Former Lecturer and Programme Manager at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, Chief Examiner for the Institute of Carpenters.
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