TITLE:
The illustrated book of housebuilding & carpentry / written and illustrated by Graham Blackburn.
Alternate Title:
Illustrated book of housebuilding and carpentry
Publication Date:
1998
Publication Information:
Woodstock, N.Y. : Overlook Press,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
334 p. : ill.
Summary:
With a combined total of over 100,000 copies in print since their separate editions were first published, Graham Blackburn's Illustrated Housebuilding and Illustrated Interior Carpentry are the undisputed classic guides for the average person doing interior or exterior home carpentry. Armed with this two-in-one volume, anyone can tackle such jobs as the construction and installation of doors, the laying down of floors, the construction of plaster walls, and even build an entire house, economically, speedily, and sturdily. Blackburn also discusses tools, materials, decorative moldings, stairs, and handrails. With more than 600 illustrations, a bibliography, index, and easy-to-follow text, this how-to reference provides sound and encouraging instructions for all at-home carpenters.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780879516512
General Note:
2 volumes in 1; originally published under the titles: Illustrated housebuilding, 1974 and Illustrated carpentry, c1978.
