Modern Carpentry and Building: Giving Methods of Obtaining the Various Cuts in Carpentry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. A. Sylvester

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666987661 ISBN 13: 9780666987662

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, comprehensive handbook for builders, contractors, and workmen.

It delivers elevations, plans, and details across a wide range of projects, from modest houses to storefronts, stables, seaside homes, and interior woodwork. The book combines working drawings with practical guidance to help with design, construction, and cost estimation.

This edition presents:

• A wide selection of designs and plate illustrations to guide real-world building work.
• Detailed plans and sections for residential, commercial, and outbuilding projects.
• Guidance on store fitting, interior woodwork, and architectural features with ready-to-use details.
• Clear breadth across different styles, scales, and cost levels to fit practical needs.

What you’ll experience:

• Ready-to-use elevations, plans, and details for numerous building types
• Step-by-step references for store fronts, stables, seaside and city homes
• Structured guidance for estimating materials, costs, and construction steps

Ideal for readers who are contractors, carpenters, builders, and hands-on professionals seeking a sturdy, reference-style guide to real-world carpentry and construction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666987661
• ISBN 13: 9780666987662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 213