Book
Complete trimwork & carpentry.
Record details
- ISBN: 0696221144
- ISBN: 9780696221149
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Physical Description:
print
240 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm - Publisher: Des Moines, Iowa : Meredith Books, ©2004.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | At head of title: Stanley. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Elements of Style -- Classical theme and variations -- Paneled walls -- Arts and Crafts style -- Steeped in tradition -- Wainscoting and corner blocks -- Combining elements -- No secret--it's Victorian -- Ornate decorative moldings -- Planning Your Remodeling Project -- Anatomy of walls and ceilings -- Developing a project plan -- Is this wall structural? -- What's in the wall? -- Estimating moldings: The long and short -- Planning the project sequence -- Hanging Doors -- Preparing the rough opening -- Setting jambs for a cased opening -- Installing door casing -- Fluted casing -- Trim variations -- Installing a prehung door -- Installing bypass doors -- Installing bifold doors -- Hanging an old door in new jambs -- Fitting a new door to an existing opening -- Tuning up an old door -- Windows -- Installing replacement windows -- Replacing sash cords -- Trimming out a window -- Picture-frame window molding -- Arts and Crafts window trim -- Trim variations -- Wall-Building Basics -- Removing and saving moldings -- Removing drywall -- Removing plaster -- Preparing the work site -- Framing a wall -- Framing a doorway -- Framing with metal -- Insulating a wall -- Hanging drywall -- Finishing drywall -- Customizing Your Walls -- Making and installing wall frames -- Installing wainscoting -- Paneled walls -- Wall and shelf variations -- Installing chair rail and picture-hanger molding -- Plate rail -- Built-in cabinet -- Customizing Baseboards -- Installing baseboard -- Plinth blocks -- Shopmade moldings -- Working around obstructions -- Base shoe molding -- Crowning Touches -- Installing crown molding -- Compound mitersaw -- Crown molding cutting angles -- Crown molding and other variations -- Crown molding with uplights -- Plastic crown molding -- Coffered ceiling -- Great Ideas Throughout the House -- Installing decorative columns -- Kitchen cabinet makeover -- Changing a wood panel to glass -- Choosing Tools -- Measuring and layout tools -- Demolition and construction tools -- Power cutting tools -- Drilling and shaping tools -- Finishing tools -- Choosing a mitersaw -- Which blades do I buy? -- Pneumatic tools -- Accessories -- Renting -- Panel and construction adhesives -- Woodworking adhesives -- Clamps and fasteners -- Choosing Materials -- Lumber -- Sheet stock -- Molding gallery -- Drywall -- Jamb kits save time -- Accurate measuring and marking -- Cutting miter joints -- Cutting coped joints -- Hammering and countersinking -- Pneumatic nailers -- Biscuit joinery -- Scribing to fit -- Making a return -- Minimizing tearout -- Circular saw cuts -- A plan for molding installation -- Supporting moldings when working solo -- Making scarf joints -- Fixing the fit -- Finishing Secrets -- Clear finish or paint? -- Stains and dyes -- The clear truth about wood finishes -- Paint -- When to apply finish -- Filling nail holes. |
| Summary, etc.: | Instructions for finishing many types of projects. Included: hanging doors, windows, wall building & customizing, baseboards, crowns, decorative ideas & styles, choosing tools & materials, techniques, tips, and finishing secrets. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trim carpentry Amateurs' manuals Finish carpentry Amateurs' manuals Habillage (Menuiserie) Manuels d'amateurs Menuiserie Manuels d'amateurs |
| Genre: | Handbook Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Thomaston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Thomaston Public Library | 694 STANLEY (Text) | 34020146474307 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
