Black and Decker The Handy Guide to Trim & Finish Carpentry (Black and Decker Handy Guide) (Black & Decker Handy Guides)

Upgrade the look of your home with trim carpentry. The first section of this book features historical styles of trimwork. The section covers four very general architectural styles of the past and present, helping you define an existing style that's complementary to your home—or even to create a brand-new style that's uniquely yours. You may find some exciting ideas that you haven't considered before. Easy to follow instructions and step by step photographs demonstrate dozens of useful trim carpentry projects, including: Installing crown molding like a pro Trimming doors and windows Making stately wainscot panels Milling custom molding in your shopThe book also lists essential tips and techniques for making tricky saw cuts and calculating angles correctly. This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.The design of this book allows it to lay open flat, which allows for easy and frequent reference, and the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.