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.