Carosso, Juan
Summary: "The only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream. At Your Best as a Carpenter is your playbook for learning if a career as a carpenter is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master carpenter, and launching your own small business. Learn: What does a career as a carpenter look like? Why should you consider...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 694.068 CARGiven-Wilson, Rachel
Summary: "Learn about opportunities in the carpentry field, and find out which skills you can acquire now to get there"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Jobs Given-WilsonSummary: Includes how-to instructions for such carpentry projects as framing and removing walls; installing windows and doors; building cabinets and countertops; adding wallboard, trim, and other finish materials; and tips and techniques for working with hand and power tools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Pub. International 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Kelsey, John
Summary: Features twenty-three simple woodworking projects designed to teach woodworking skills to a novice, including how to make a trophy base, pop gun, and butterfly house.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ingram Pub Services 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 684.08 KELSummary: Give the people what they want! This collection of projects from Family Handyman includes those that made our 'Most Popular' list--the ones that people have asked for, searched for and looked at more than any others. Includes sheds, organizing, kitchens, bathrooms, garages and more. This is the first time we've gathered our top shed, kitchen remodel,garage storage system, bathroom makeover,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Cheer on Manny and his gang of can-do helper tools. Rusty heroically overcomes his fear of heights to lead the team in repairing a jungle gym, and makes a grateful new friend. Pat surprises everyone, including himself, when he is the one who finds a clever solution to a really big problem. And Dusty solves the oh-too familiar mystery of 'Where do socks go?' when a clothes dryer seems to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Home Entertainment 2008
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Handy to have anywhere around the house, circular occasional tables can also take center stage if crafted the Scott Phillips way. Scott builds a Chippendale-inspired ball and claw foot pedestal table with a 27" turned top.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In this episode Scott Phillips shows you how to construct a triple-backed Windsor dining bench. Designed to seat three in comfort and built to last, this cherry and maple bench is a perfect fit for longer tables. See the best way to form bench seats as inspired by famed furniture designer, Sam Maloof. Scott also offers tips on designing a good finishing area in your garage.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Spans, hip and valley rafters, purlins, ceiling joists, and planking-all these and more are covered in this video which takes students step-by-step through the process of literally putting a roof over your head. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video illustrates how to lay out, cut, and hide dado joints. Rabbet-and-dado joints are also covered, and cutting dadoes with power tools is demonstrated.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of drywall finishers and plasterers, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: A professionally made bookshelf, entertainment center, or chest of drawers is only as sturdy as the fasteners holding it together! This program introduces the types and uses of various fasteners in building cabinets and furniture. Illustrating the many features and properties of wood screws-including head configurations, types of thread, and anti-corrosion coatings-the program also explains...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: From wood to tiling to wall-to-wall carpeting, you could say this video gets down to brass tacks on how you can cover the floors in your house. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Today's builder has many options when it comes to walls and ceilings-this video looks at some of the most popular, including drywall materials, such as gypsum wallboard, plywood, particleboard, and solid wood paneling, as well as plaster and cement board. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: If radial arm saws are the most hazardous power tools in the shop, planers are probably the safest. This video shows how to work with them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Help your students get in the groove. This video introduces the router through table-mounted and freehand applications.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This video explains how to make quick work of the biggest chore in the shop with stationary sanders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: For economic reasons as well as comfort, insulation is a key component to any home construction project. This program covers the essentials about weatherstripping, loose fill insulation, rigid insulation, R-values of insulation efficiency, installation of vapor barriers, and estimating materials for the job. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: In this video, Chris Beck, an applied design lecturer at Holmesglen TAFE, explains the basic steps in designing and constructing a piece of wood furniture. First, the design process, from drawings to models, is summarized. Next is a demonstration of joint construction, with an emphasis on the importance of safety guidelines and proper tools. Then, assembly and finishing with varnishes or resins...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Show your students a comprehensive look at the logging process from beginning to end, step-by-step, that not only gives them valuable information but keeps them glued to the screen for the entire program. Timberrr! From Logs to Lumber is a fascinating adventure at a Northwoods Sawmill near Crivitz, Wisconsin. Using a host, Mac, who is constantly getting into trouble as he helps the lumberjacks...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: You won't find anything like this vanity medicine cabinet at your local home improvement center. Join Scott Phillips as he custom builds this mirrored cabinet using shapers to profile stile and rail door assemblies. Scott shows you the art of making raised panel doors to add a distinctive touch to this unique piece.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007