Practical Home Construction/Carpentry Handbook

Practical Home Construction/Carpentry Handbook written & published by TAB Books Inc, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Dec 1977. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, spine not broken, content like new. 448 Pgs. ISBN 0830659005. LCCN 76-1552. This book is intended for people who want a reliable source of information for judging and choosing wood products for various purposes. It presents in brief the essential requirements for the usual wood-frame building purposes, and shows how various woods and wood-based products meet these specific requirements. It also emphasizes some basic principles - often overlooked - that should be followed in good construction. Illustrated with line drawings. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8279.