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Types of carpentry: 

1- Rough Carpentry: A rough carpenter performs work that does not require a finishing touch. Framing and roofing are two of the most common examples, so roofers and framers are rough carpenters. They are skilled in quickly erecting skeletal structures of buildings, including beams, rafters and other large-scale work.

2- Finish Carpentry: The opposite of rough carpentry, a finish carpenter might be skilled at making items like fine furniture, inlays, architectural models, or finely crafted wood instruments. He or she excels at extremely fine measurements and intricate, beautiful woodwork.

3- Cabinetry: Many craftsmen specialize in cabinetry. A cabinetmaker will have a skill set that combines an element of rough carpentry with an element of finish carpentry, all aimed towards creating cabinets. This person can design and build a completely unique, functional and stylish set of cabinets for any kitchen, galley or office.

4- Trim Carpentry: A trim carpenter specializes in moldings and other trims to spruce up a room. This includes baseboards, window trims, ceiling trim and mantles. It can also include cabinetry.

What's a day in a carpenter's life? 

On a typical day, a carpenter's tasks might include: 

• Measuring and marking cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauge.

• Following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

• Verifying trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

• Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

• Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

5- Utility Knife: Otherwise known as a Stanley knife, this tool has a thousand uses, from cutting string to trimming wood. Keep one in your toolkit and make sure you have extra blades – it’s no use if it’s blunt.

6- Marking Tools: You’ll need a carpenter’s pencil to mark your cuts (don’t use a pen as it can bleed through paint).

For longer marking, a chalk line is useful. Basically a length of string covered with powdered chalk, it is placed over a surface and snapped against it leaving a perfectly straight line. The novice carpenter is unlikely to have great call for one, but at a later stage and for larger projects a chalk line is a very convenient marking tool.

7- Saw: Carpentry without a saw? Impossible, unless you work only with kit-set furniture. You could buy a crosscut saw to cut against the grain, a rip saw to cut along the grain and a panel saw for finer work. But for a basic tool kit, just go with a universal saw – the disposable kind with hardened teeth give great value for money.

8- Screwdrivers: Although purists might shudder at the thought of joining wood with screws, you’re unlikely to do much work with wood without needing to drive in the odd screw here and there. Buy a small selection of both flat and Phillips head screwdrivers.

And there you have it. With the tools listed above you’ll have the basic equipment to get you through most carpentry jobs around the home. Good luck, and happy carpentering!

What about the tools that the carpenter uses during his work?

1- Hammer: Bashing away at things is part of the fun of carpentry – don’t deny yourself. To start with, try a 16 oz. claw hammer (you’ll be able to pull out all those nails you bend). If you intend to do some heavier work you’ll need the grunt of a 20 oz. framing hammer.

2- Tape Measure: Without some way to measure out your projects you might as well not even start. Tape measures aren’t expensive. You want the retractable metal sort (not that tangled cloth one your wife uses to measure her waist). A belt clip is useful, as is calibration in both imperial and metric.

3- Squares: If a carpentry project isn’t true and square it will probably be impossible to complete. And if you do get it finished, it’ll almost certainly fall to bits. Two types of squares invaluable in the squaring process are a large L-shaped carpenter square and a smaller, triangular speed square.

4- Spirit Levels: For any sort of construction work (fences, for example) you’ll need a spirit level. The larger the scale of the project, the larger the level needed. A 2 ft model will suit most needs around the home. Framing better suits a 4 ft level.

CARPENTER:

Following blueprints or other specifications, a carpenter builds, assembles, installs and repairs fixtures and structures that are made of wood. A carpenter may also work with other materials such as plastic, fiberglass or drywall.

1- Educational Requirements:

There are several ways to get training to become a carpenter. One way is to work as a helper to an experienced carpenter. Another way is to do a formal apprenticeship that some employers offer. To become a carpenter, one can also get formal training from a vocational or trade school.

2- Other Requirements:

A carpenter who receives formal training as an apprentice will become a certified journey person. To work as a carpenter one must be physically fit and have good manual dexterity, hand eye coordination and balance. A carpenter much be able to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

3- Advancement Opportunities:

An experienced carpenter can become a carpentry supervisor or a general construction supervisor. Carpenters who are bi-lingual in English and Spanish have a better chance of becoming construction supervisors than those who are not since since many construction workers speak Spanish.