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A Basic Guide to Medieval Carpentry Tools

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:18:57 -0600

Those interested in medieval carpentry tools can learn a lot from the illustrations of this era. During medieval times, artists depicted things they saw everyday. Therefore one can reasonably assume that the depictions of tools were close to what carpenters actually used in the Middle Ages. Many of the tools used during this time period continued to be used for centuries and some of them still are to this day. It wasn't until the Industrial Revolution that tools became more high-tech. They were sometimes modified for greater efficiency but retained many characteristics of the original design. Tags: Medieval Carpentry Tools

Learning the Art of Fine Carpentry

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:18:57 -0600

The art of fine carpentry is one that takes years to master. It is quite different from rough carpentry, which involves working on large structures that do not require detailed finishes. Fine carpentry involves creating highly visible parts of structures and various objects such as furniture. The first step when pursuing your career as a carpenter is getting the right education. Your education can begin as early as high school. It is crucial to have a good grasp on math fundamentals because there are so many measurements done in carpentry. Tags: The Art Of Fine Carpentry

Basic Finish Trim Carpentry Instructions

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:18:57 -0600

Trim carpentry is a type of carpentry that includes finishing touches on a home or building including the wood trim, cabinets and other visible items. Also sometimes called finish carpentry, trim carpentry requires a certain level of skill. While there are thousands of trim carpenters around the country many homeowners decide to do the job on their own. Finish trim carpentry instructions can help you get through a basic project such as installing baseboards or cabinet doors. Whether or not you can do this depends on how handy you are with wood and tools. Tags: Finish Trim Carpentry Instructions

Do You Need a Minihobby Woodworking Lathe?

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:18:57 -0600

One tool you may decide to purchase if you are serious about carpentry is a minihobby woodworking lathe. This is especially the case if you work on fine carpentry projects such as decorative woodworking. Before you decide whether or not a lathe is right for your workshop, it helps to know what this tool does. A lathe is a machine that spins a piece of wood in order to perform certain duties like sanding, drilling or cutting around a rotating axis. A simple example of a lathe is a potters wheel. Lathes can be used to make things like pool sticks, chair legs, baseball bats and other similar items. Tags: Minihobby Woodworking Lathe