1. Reading construction drawings
2. Tools required: their care and proper use
3. Carpentry fixing-devices
4. Making and fixing shelving arrangements
5. Making site-equipment items
6. Fixing doorframes, linings and Doorsets
7. Fixing wooden and uPVC windows
8. Fixing traditional and modern floor-joists and flooring
9. Fixing interior and exterior timber grounds
10. Fixing stairs and balustrades
11. Stair regulations guide to design and construction
12. Making and fixing formwork for in situ concrete stairs
13. Constructing traditional and modern roofs
14. Erecting timber- and metal-stud partitions
15. Geometry for arch centres
16. Making and fixing arch centres
17. Fixing architraves, skirting, dado and picture rails
18. Fitting and hanging doors
19. Fitting locks, latches and door furniture
20. Fixing pipe casings and framed ducts
21. Designing and installing a fitted kitchen
22. Site levelling and setting out
Glossary of terms
Index
Biography
Les Goring is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building and a former Senior Lecturer in Wood Trades at Hastings College of Arts & Technology. In addition to being a Member of the Institute of Wood Science, he is also a Fellow of the Institute of Carpenters and a Licentiate of the City & Guilds Institute. All drawings in Les Goring’s books were drawn by the author.
"... indispensable to students ... the book is laid out very neatly ... an excellent glossary of terms."
Institute of Carpenters
