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Modern Carpentry

by Willis H. Wagner

Modern Carpentry Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

- Uses clear, nontechnical language and detailed illustrations to provide the clearest presentation of any carpentry book on the market.- Provides detailed coverage of residential and light commercial construction.- Units are arranged in a logical sequence--similar to the order in which various phases of construction are performed.- Includes step-by-step procedures, which are set off from the text.- Entire unit devoted to safety, plus additional safety material printed in red type throughout the text.- Math appendix covers skills required for carpentry.

Book News Annotation:

In this well-illustrated textbook, Wagner (emeritus, industrial technology, U. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls) and Smith, a technical writer, comprehensively cover light frame construction. Stressing safe use of the latest materials, tools, and prefabricated components, they also introduce related building trades, career paths, and terms to vocational students, carpenters, and construction supervisors. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

ISBN:
9781590702024
Author:
Wagner, Willis H.
Publisher:
Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Author:
Smith, Howard Bud
Location:
Tinley Park, Ill.
Subject:
Carpentry
Subject:
Construction - Carpentry
Edition Description:
Teacher
Series Volume:
no. 130
Publication Date:
January 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
797
Dimensions:
11.40x8.70x1.42 in. 4.68 lbs.
Age Level:
14-17

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