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A longtime teacher of carpentry with nearly 50 years of experience as a production framer, Larry Haun is considered to be one of the masters of his trade. His expertise in building accurately, efficiently, and safely makes him the perfect writer for this book on the fundamentals of carpentry. In straightforward prose, Haun shares his expert advice on a number of topics, including the basics of using hand and power tools, how to read plans and order building materials, how to understand and choose the proper grade of materials, and a rundown on the steps to building an entire house from the ground up. Haun's love of wood and woodworking comes through clearly in this well-illustrated, diagrammed, thoroughly indexed, and comprehensive guide to basic carpentry. --Mark A. Hetts

Book Description

Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry is the essential manual for anyone who isn't fortunate enough to have a carpentry teacher as wise and knowledgeable as Larry Haun. With close to 50 years of production framing experience, Haun offers newcomers to the trade smart ways to build efficiently, accurately, and safely. It's the only current book with complete coverage of basic carpentry techniques. Beginning carpenters, vocational teachers, and homeowners will find step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, color photographs, and drawings on every aspect of building.

Customer Reviews:

The Carpentry book that I recommend owning first.........2005-01-12

"Carpentry" by Larry Haun, is the Number 1 book that I recommend owning first when beginning carpenters, homeowners, and do-it-yourselfers ask me about learning different aspects of this trade. I also tell these folks that this book, in particular, is well written, easy to understand, and filled with high-quality color photographs and drawings, that help make clear what this Master Carpenter is teaching on the subject of basic carpentry.
In addition to the above, I'm asked this question many times as my crew and I frame or remodel homes in our state of Minnesota: "What other books do you recommend buying to help us learn more about homebuilding and fixing-up our home?" I tell these folks that they can be assured of finding additional high-quality, informative books from the publishers at Taunton Press, and Fine Homebuilding.
I tell the carpenters that ask me the same question to check out Larry Haun's book titled, "The Very Efficient Carpenter," also published by Taunton Press, as their next step in becoming more efficient as working carpenters.

great tool for the beginning carpenter.......2004-09-01

this is an excellent primer on stick framing, covering everything from tools to layouts of floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. nothing about shingling, drywalling, plastering, etc. - just framing. that's the strength of this book, in the depth of its treatment of the subject. nicely illustrated, there are at least two or three photos or useful diagrams per page. the book's a big step up from your usual how-to, as the author ties in his own personal building experiences, in ways that illustrate the logic of methods and practices.

One of the Best Tools You Could Buy.......2003-06-05

"Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry" may just be one of the best
carpentry tools you could buy. Larry Haun, a production framer
and carpentry teacher for over 45 years, wanted to "share with
others what I have learned from my teachers." He has certainly
succeeded.

He begins by covering both hand and power tools and explaining
how to choose one version over another depending on the task.
Safety tips and tricks for more effective use are presented in
sidebars.

The jobsite section explains the frame structure of a typical
home in detail: nomenclature, whys and wherefors, and sequence
of tasks.

Next, Haun moves through the actual frame construction from the
foundation sill through the completion of the structure and basic
finishing in sections on framing floors, walls and ceilings, roofs,
stairs and finish details.

This large, well-organized handbook will prove invaluable to anyone
planning to build a home, remodel one, or simply wanting to be able

to recognize proper framing methods and high quality work. It
provides an introduction, list of sources for tools, supplies and
books and an index as well as a slew of excellent illustrations.

Larry Haun currently teaches carpentry in Coos Bay, Oregon and is
the author of "The Very Effectient Carpenter" and a long-time
contributor to "Fine Homebuilding Magazine".

Highly recommended...........2002-08-13

This book is the best I've ever seen as a teaching tool on this subject. It assumes no prior knowledge, everything is very clearly written, and the illustrations make it simple to understand. (In fact, if you scanned through the book and only studied the pictures and read their captions, you would learn a great deal without reading the book's text.)

If you choose to buy this book, it's money well spent.

first time framers and apprentices line up.......2000-03-27

I would recommend this book to beginning framers, apprentices, and homeowners who want to learn to do there own work. Professional carpenters and journeyman should pass it by. The book itself is very well layed out and complete. It is rather low tech and somewhat dated in the new world of 'hurricane and earthquake' code requirements. But, I like it. it does not promise more than it delivers and what it delivers in content is well presented.

Average customer rating:

great engagement gift

Gorgeous!

Great wedding gift!

Great gift!

Great find!

Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book
Rae Wakelin , and Joy Rodgers-Mernin
Manufacturer: Talus Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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This book is ideal for new couples as a shower, wedding or anniversary gift. The Wedding Anniversary Book spans 50 years, thefirst 15, year by year. Each year lists that anniversary's specialflower along with traditional and modern gifts. Each page featureselegant watercolors and calligraphy by Joy Rodgers-Mernin.Left-hand pages have an illustrated border w/diecut to hold 3 1/2 x 5or 4 x 6 photo. Right-hand pages have a quotation and illustrationwith space to write. Acid-free embossed paper and arrives with whitegift box.

Customer Reviews:

great engagement gift.......2007-10-12

I bought this book 9 years ago for my husband on our first anniversary and it's become an enjoyable ritual to take it out every anniversary, insert a current photo and recall the events of the past year. The artwork is beautiful. I've been giving this as an engagement gift ever since!

Gorgeous!.......2007-10-02

The book is beautiful. Can't believe the price...would have paid a lot more for the quality. My husband loved it too! We just celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary. It's a perfect gift for any newlywed or engaged couple.

Great wedding gift!.......2007-08-24

I bought one for my sister and one for myself. It is simple and cute and takes all the hard work out of scrapbooking our anniversaries. Love it!

Great gift!.......2007-08-22

We first received this book as a wedding gift. Each year we fill in the new information. What I really like about it is that it isn't so detailed and time consuming. If you're like me, if it's going to take too much time, it just keeps getting put off until you forget the info. This isn't like that at all. It's nice & to the point.

Great find!.......2007-08-12

This was given to me as a shower gift with some beautiful pens. It's been really a nice ritual to fill it out with my husband every year and to look back and see how the story of our marriage progresses. I am giving it as a gift for the first time and an very excited to see how the recipient likes it.

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This is "THE" Wedding Journal!
Fabulous keepsake for the busy bride
Our Wedding Journal
A Beautiful Remembrance
A perfect way to record thoughts, events

Our Wedding Journal

Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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This is "THE" Wedding Journal!.......2006-01-03

I love this book, I did a pretty good research before obtaining it. It has lots of pages to fill up, beautiful designs, spaces to stick pictures, questions easy to respond and it's very fun to read. I got married an year ago and I love going back to the book reading what I wrote before. I truly recommend it.

Fabulous keepsake for the busy bride.......2004-06-09

I think this book is fabulous and it's the first thing I buy all my friends when they get engaged. The prompts and questions are easy to fill in and really create a fabulous keepsake. On pages that I didn't use I actually glued down paper of my own for pictures or journaling. Most of all I think that it's the easiest way to create a beautiful "scrapbook" of the beginning of your life together without excessive effort.
Most of all, it's a great way to beat the stress of wedding planning as it has you document all the wonderful thing that have brought you to this moment.

Our Wedding Journal.......2001-11-19

I received this journal 3 years ago as an engament gift. Today I have been married for two years and I can say is the best gift I received for my wedding. In this journal I have a record of all the details of my engament,wedding, bridal shower, rehersal dinner and honeymoon. Today I am buying for my best friend, so she can have a journal where to save all the special memories of such a beautiful time in her life.

A Beautiful Remembrance.......2000-12-18

I received this book at my engagement, and I found it a beautiful way to keep track of memorable events throughout the process of planning my wedding. It's not a "to-do" list, but rather a way to remember all of the sweet and sentimental things that happen during this time. I just celebrated my first anniversary, and found myself flipping through the pages and remembering that time! The drawings are artfully rendered, and the quotes throughout the book bring to mind different aspects of marriage. Overall, this book was a treasure to have!

A perfect way to record thoughts, events.......1999-12-11

This book is perfect for any bride-to-be. Amidst all the wedding planners, articles, and "how-to's", no other book allows you to expand your thoughts on the person you love and the events surrounding your special day. It's a great way to document your courtship, engagement, and wedding day all rolled up into one place. We look fondly to ours often!

Our Engagement Journal (Interactive Journals)

Average customer rating:

great book

Our Engagement Journal (Interactive Journals)
Amy Elliott
Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1845970004

Book Description

-Has 144 pages, including 6 tabbed sections with pockets, concealed wire-o-binding, cloth quarter binding, with elastic closure band. -Specially designed for all engaged couples, this beautiful journal encourages you to document the story of your relationship, including all the important milestones, from your first encounter to meeting each other's families, the actual proposal, and your forthcoming wedding plans. Other sections encourage reflection upon more private issues--how you feel about each other, your different outlooks on life, and hopes for your joint future, as well as suggested topics that you may want to discuss before taking your vows. -The perfect gift for any engaged couple. -The completed journal makes a wonderful keepsake. -Illustrated with evocative photography.

Customer Reviews:

great book.......2007-05-13

I thought this was a great book to have as a keepsake of your relationship starting from your first date to a year after your married and everything in between.

Our Marriage: An Anniversary Keepsake Book (Keepsake Books)

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Excellent wedding gift!
Only so-so, try to see it in person first...
Absolutely wonderrful...
Not Perfect Wedding Keepsake

Our Marriage: An Anniversary Keepsake Book (Keepsake Books)
Susan Waggoner
Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
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Our Marriage: An Anniversary Keepsake Book An elegant anniversary book, Our Marriage provides couples with a special place to author their own unique story. Spacious pages allow plenty of room to record the most heartfelt thoughts about memorable experiences together. Each year has a number of reflective fill-in-the-blank entries that offer husband and wife an opportunity to document their shared history in detail about family, home, special traditions, events, and travels. Blank sheets of archival glassine protect photographs, and a large keepsake pocket holds ephemera. The book also includes a comprehensive list of traditional and modern anniversary gifts.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent wedding gift!.......2002-10-02

I was very pleased when I received this book. More so than I expected to be after reading some of the other reviews. The idea I was going for was to have a record book to cover the couple's entire life together and not be limited to just the wedding as so many books are. Those always get put away. Very tasteful decor throughout, without a lot of stuff you don't need, with room for a few pictures in each section, and envelopes for mementos, I think this will be a keepsake the couple I chose it for will cherish throughout their life. I also bought "The Book of Us" to include in the gift, as I thought it would be an excellent companion. Add a pen, some coffee mugs, and maybe some designer coffee ... and VOILA!!! Excellent, unique wedding gift!

Only so-so, try to see it in person first..........2002-07-31

I'm giving this journal/album 3 stars because it's a great idea and the quality seems good, but I was disappointed enough with it to return it.
First, I'm a fan of the author/designer's other books, and I was absolutely shocked at how boring this book looks -- I expected some neat graphics or design but it's really just like every other generic bride's book out there. If I'd seen the interior I'd have never even bothered.
Second, the "my wedding" section is not very useful -- there's not enough room for this to function as your wedding memory album, and if you *have* such an album, you don't need to bother with filling out the section in this book.
Finally, while the ideas for what kind of memories to record are nice, there are too many of them and honestly, do I need to write 3 lines about our house *every* year? How much can I say about one house? I would have preferred some blank space each year along with a new suggestion of things to write about.
There is very little photo space, and while I am fine with the idea of picking one or two best photos there ought to at least be one page per year for photos and memorabilia (you get 2 pages for every five years).
To sum up -- I think some people could love this, but to me it comes off like one of those fill-in-one-million-blanks baby books that no-one ever really fills out. I love the idea of recapping each year, but this book just isn't going to work for that.

Absolutely wonderrful..........2001-08-28

This is going to become a staple gift that I give to loving couples and newlyweds. It was truly a trip through time for my husband and me to fill out. In fact, there isn't enough room to include some of our stories (especially in courtship). I feel that when our children read this someday they will read a love story. I thought there was plenty of room for photos given that you select a few speical ones to include. Plan on really spending the time to make this book special for years and generations to come.

Not Perfect Wedding Keepsake.......2000-12-20

As you know it is difficult to find a good Keepsake Book for your Wedding or Anniversary out there. This hard-cover book will keep well in the years to come yet I was disappointed by the fact that there were only two pages for wedding photos. I guess I was hoping that this book would have a fat section for wedding day photos and keepsakes such as invitations and special cards received. Also the glue from the velcro "pocket" sections caused yucko grease stains on two parts of the book. Overall this book has all the major ingredients to make a fine journal and keepsake for all your marriage memories. I only hope I remember to write in it every year for the next 25 years!

Our Wedding Memory Book: A Keepsake Journal of Love and Memories of Our Wedding Day

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