The nuts and bolts of carpentry, all in one handy volume.
Carpenter and author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference for covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative and reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with confidence.
Well organized so that information can be found quickly (including advice on how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong), this highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step-by-step advice they're looking for.
With 850 photos and 50 illustrations, it's a must-have reference for any homeowner. Andrew Engel (1961–2022) was a skilled carpenter, editor, and writer who dedicated his career to making the craft of building accessible and honorable. He began his editorial journey at Fine Homebuilding in 1996 after years on job sites, and went on to contribute extensively to the magazine as well as to This Old House, The Journal of Light Construction, and Tools of the Trade. Engel authored two books-Building Stairs and Carpentry Complete-both published by The Taunton Press. Known for his practical expertise and generous spirit, he also demonstrated carpentry techniques at trade shows and was an early advocate for online builder communities. He passed away in 2022 while mountain biking with friends, doing something he loved
