Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use9 reviews Toshio Odate Linden Publishing, 1998 japanese woodworking tools + A must have for the hand woodworker + For those of us who are not fortunate enough. + This book is about a way of life             Carpentry & Construction3 reviews Mark Miller, Rex Miller, ... McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004 Great overview of construction + Just What I needed to Know + Grassroots info on building your own home This book is a great overview of construction - it covers building stages ranging from the foundation to framing to roof details to types of siding available. Some electrical basics discussed, tips and tricks to keep in mind -- overall a good, lucid, well-thought out book that can get you ...             Finish Carpenter's Manual10 reviews Jim Tolpin Craftsman Book Company, 1993 Carpenter? Own this book. + Too many things to cover in a small book, not enough detail + Best "How-To Manual" I own The "Finish Carpenter's Manual" is for any carpenter from apprentice to experienced journeyman that wants to keep up-to-date in the field of finish work from prep work to installation. The "Finish Carpenter's Manual" is a rare find, and deserves Amazon's highest rating of 5 Stars.             Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide17 reviews John Carroll Taunton, 2001 Excellent International Tutorial + What are you doing? + Good referance book This is a well written book, in plain language. It will help any amateur considering building, or constructing brick, or wooden structures, or extensions. John Carroll makes the reader think about accuracy when approaching any building project. He provides many simple easy-to-understand methods on ...             More Than a Carpenter169 reviews Josh McDowell Living Books, 1987 Marvelous Introduction to Apologetics + Apologetics for the 9/11 generation + Great Witness + This is an awesome book             The Illustrated Book of Housebuilding and Carpentry2 reviews Graham Blackburn Overlook TP, 2003 An Art Job + A masterpiece I found this title outstanding. After reading my fathers copy of Mr Blackburn's "Illustrated Basic Carpentry" (1976), my first search and purchase at Amazon in September 1998 (Amazon only sold books at that time! ) included this book. I was completely satisfied, it included actual topics like the ...             Step-by-Step Basic Carpentry ("Better Homes & Gardens": Step by Step)3 reviews Better Homes and Gardens Books Better Homes and Gardens, 1997 An essential book for every enthusiastic homeowner + Good reference book + Basic Carpentry I discovered this book when I visited the Better Homes and Garden's website; they have select items from the Step-By-Step Basic Carpentry that I found very useful. As a matter of fact, I found them better than my orange 1-2-3 home improvement "bible" that I also own. It contains detailed ...             Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins (Build Like A Pro)27 reviews Clayton Dekorne Taunton, 2002 Beginner to Expert, Something for all. + Good Basic Carpentry Lessons + Weekend Warrior I am a firm believer in the KISS method of doing things. (Keep It Simple Stupid") Every step is covered in this book so that anyone can learn from it. The "Build Like A Pro" series of books are all laid out like this one. The "Expert Tips" are great. They show you short cuts to help you do the ...             Trim Carpentry Techniques: Installing Doors, Windows, Base and Crown8 reviews Craig Savage Taunton, 2001 Excellent Book For Base, Crown and Other Moldings + Trim Carpentry Techniques + Doing it right Very good book for baseboard, crown, door and window moldings. It has tons of pictures and illustrations. On the top of the cover of the book it says: "For Pros/ By Pros". I would agree with this assesment; but it is easy enough for a handyman type with little molding experience like me to ...             Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens12 reviews Jay van Arsdale Kodansha International, 1988 Great Starter for Westerners + Good intro to shoji + Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens + shoji screens + Shojis on time             The Complete Guide to Home Carpentry : Carpentry Skills & Projects for Homeowners (Black & Decker Home ...10 reviews Editors of creative Publishing Creative Publishing international, 2000 Very clear and well explained book. + The Complete Guide to Home Carpentry + the complete guide to home carpentry I bought this book for a garage project of mine and the decent reviews it had. I must say the reviews are well deserved. This book offers plenty of photos and well explained "how-to" guide lines. Detailed explanation with photos of all the tools you'll need for your project. I can now do my ...             The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: The Secrets of a Craft5 reviews Azby Brown Kodansha International, 1995 Fascinating book + Excellent book on Japanese architecture + A basic book for japanese temple carpentry + Overview of Japanese Joinery in Carpentry and Architecture             Wood: Materials for Inspirational Design2 reviews Chris Lefteri Rotovision, 2003 As advertised + Great but not for the novice wood worker. This is a book in the series "Materials for inspirational design" and that pretty much says it all. This is a book on industrial design written for designers: beautifully printed and bound, in glorious color. Its strengths are also its weaknesses. The 'functional white space' is on the verge of ...             The Complete Japanese Joinery7 reviews Hideo Sato, Yasua Nakahara Hartley and Marks Publishers, 2000 a very good source of happyness + The Art and skill of Joining + Excellent glimpse into Japanese timberframe joinery. + Good for information + This is a really neat book             The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: The Secrets of a Craft5 reviews Azby Brown Kodansha International, 1995 Fascinating book + Excellent book on Japanese architecture + A basic book for japanese temple carpentry + Overview of Japanese Joinery in Carpentry and Architecture             The Complete Japanese Joinery7 reviews Hideo Sato, Yasua Nakahara Hartley and Marks Publishers, 2000 a very good source of happyness + The Art and skill of Joining + Excellent glimpse into Japanese timberframe joinery. + Good for information + This is a really neat book             Carpentry & Construction3 reviews Mark Miller, Rex Miller, ... McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004 Great overview of construction + Just What I needed to Know + Grassroots info on building your own home This book is a great overview of construction - it covers building stages ranging from the foundation to framing to roof details to types of siding available. Some electrical basics discussed, tips and tricks to keep in mind -- overall a good, lucid, well-thought out book that can get you ...             Step-by-Step Basic Carpentry ("Better Homes & Gardens": Step by Step)3 reviews Better Homes and Gardens Books Better Homes and Gardens, 1997 An essential book for every enthusiastic homeowner + Good reference book + Basic Carpentry I discovered this book when I visited the Better Homes and Garden's website; they have select items from the Step-By-Step Basic Carpentry that I found very useful. As a matter of fact, I found them better than my orange 1-2-3 home improvement "bible" that I also own. It contains detailed ...             Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide17 reviews John Carroll Taunton, 2001 Excellent International Tutorial + What are you doing? + Good referance book This is a well written book, in plain language. It will help any amateur considering building, or constructing brick, or wooden structures, or extensions. John Carroll makes the reader think about accuracy when approaching any building project. He provides many simple easy-to-understand methods on ...             More Than a Carpenter169 reviews Josh McDowell Living Books, 1987 Marvelous Introduction to Apologetics + Apologetics for the 9/11 generation + Great Witness + This is an awesome book