Success comes after mastering Basic Carpentry First
If you are DIYer or just new to carpentry you'll want to know some basic carpentry skills, techniques, tips, tricks of the trade and ideas to help get you started. Hopefully the information on the following pages will help you avoid some of the pitfalls commonly faced and to get a perfect finish with your project.
Simple Carpentry Techniques
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- Check out the different types of wood glue I use on a daily basis for all sorts of different tasks.
- Learn what is a Leading edge is - how you cut one and how it helps in various given situations?
Measuring and marking out
Carpenters need to read technical drawings with a scale ruler and then transfer the measurements on the job site. Using a scale ruler is like using a normal rule, only you need to find the side with the corresponding scale that the drawing is working to.
- How to read a tape measure and set out measurements accurately
The Carpentry Maths and Formulas it helps to know
These pages cover off some of the theory and formulas you will need to master for accurate measuring, setting out and minimum wastage:
- How to calculate Roof Rafter Lengths
- Check for square
- Calculate square areas
- Bisect angles
- Click here for a list of commonly used carpentry formulas each with explanations you can understand!
