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Title: Finish Carpenter's Manual by Jim Tolpin ISBN: 0-934041-82-2 Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: April, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The title says it all
Comment: This book is outstanding. It has already paid for itself many times over. If you're doing a finish carpentry project or even contracting one out, then this should be required reading.
This is a well-written manual that covers all aspects of finish carpentry including pricing your work. The advice is sound and this book has saved me from making a number of mistakes. The best part is that Mr. Tolpin is a fine writer and he even manages to make this an interesting read.
If you're interested in finish carpentry this is a great book for you. I read this book while a contractor was building a house for me -- I learned enough to get him to correct some framing and drywall problems that would have hurt me later. I also learned what to do before the drywall went on to save myself time when I added the chair and crown moldings.
Rating: 5
Summary: Finish Carpenter's Manual by Jim Tolpin
Comment: This is the finest "how to" book that I have ever read, regardless of the subject matter or discipline covered. It pre-supposes nothing on the part of the reader; it explains all techincal terms and techiniques that are introduced into any discussion be it simple base moldings or figuring return cuts for window aprons. Most importantly, everything presented is useful to the average woodworker or wannabe woodworker with average talent but above average desire.
The sad truth is that this fine book is but an introduction to a dying art. In attempting to install (my first) window trim I read and re-read all of the passages dealing with measuring the casings, determining the width of the stool (sill?) and, best of all, how to make the necessary cuts for the returns at the ends of the aprons.
At the same time I purchased this book I also purchased "Finish Carpentry" which turned out to be a collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine showing finish carpentry in the homes of the wealthy and the very wealthy including door casings made of molded plaster and arches made of laminated mahogany, both of which I included in my baronial billiards room (I wish!). Fortunately, there was one useful article on scribing that happened to be written by Mr. Tolpin.
I recommend Mr. Tolpin's "Finish Carpenter's Manual" with great enthusiasm.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Help to my business
Comment: This book helped bring several of my carpenters up to speed on finish carpentry techniques. It has become the most checked out book in my library
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Title: Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins: Expert Advice from Start to Finish by Clayton Dekorne ISBN: 1561584789 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Trim Carpentry Techniques: Installing Doors, Windows, Base and Crown by Craig Savage, Lee Hov ISBN: 1561583219 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: 31 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Decorating With Architectural Trimwork: Planning, Designing, Installing by Jay Silber ISBN: 1580110789 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Finish Carpentry: Efficient Techniques for Custom Interiors by Gary Katz ISBN: 192858005X Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Traditional Woodwork: Adding Authentic Period Details to Any Home by Mario Rodriguez ISBN: 1561581763 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: December, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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