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   Ron_Teti | Jul 28, 2001 05:59am | #1

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   I dont think any one book is going to solve your prob. There is a book I have let me go into the garage and get the exact title for you,, Ok Im back Its called "Carpentry" by Leonard Koel. Its a college text book on carpentry. I ve seen it at some of the larger book sellers It is not cheap its going to cost you some bucks. as for the other trades dont know.

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   Joe_Hennessey | Jul 28, 2001 06:55am | #2

   *Take a look at http://www.half.com for books. EBay too. Used books are cheaper than new, and those textbooks types are expensive!! Modern Carpentry by W.Wagner & Smith is a good all round text, but there are probably a hundred similar. Taunton Press has dozens of specific to subject books, I haven't seen one that wasn't excellent. Joe H

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   Jeff_J._Buck | Jul 28, 2001 07:11am | #3

   *Koel is the book we used as a text back in trade school. At one time or another, I've probably read every page. Compared to other texts I've skimmed thru, I think Koel is one of the best. Covers most everything, good diagrams with explanations. I still refer back to it oftan. Jeff

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   Pro-Dek | Jul 28, 2001 07:42am | #4

   *Guide to residential carpentry- by John L. Feirer and Gilbert R. Hutchings is excellent. Bob

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   Ken_Elmore | Jul 30, 2001 03:03am | #5

   *Try " Carpentry and Building Construction" by John L. Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchings and Mark D. Feirer. Best construction book around, I refer to it when I have a question. It is used in Tech Schools for instruction. Try your local tech school bookstore.

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   Glenn_Wristen | Jul 31, 2001 11:07pm | #6

   *I'm installing handrail on a stairwell wall. The stairwell has a landing ~ 1/3 of the distance down. This, of course, creates the need for a 90 degree turn in the handrail. How do I design the compound miters required for the rail at the turn in the wall.One option would be to install a post at the landing, & die off the rails into the post. I would prefer to make the turn with miters. The rail material is oak rounded top, such as found in home centers.

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   Mike_Smith | Aug 01, 2001 01:54am | #7

   *with a pitch block...

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   rmanbike | Aug 01, 2001 01:54am | #8

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   The book is by Bart Jahn, and I am looking for a detailed and precise book on constucting a house other than the plan vanilla basics you read in most DIY books. Also Code Check by Redwood Kardon, better than just asking a local building inspector. Any advice?