The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction (For Pros / By Pros) Paperback
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Product Details
- Condition: New
- Publisher: Taunton Press
- Language: English
- Paperback: 224 pages
- ISBN: 978-1561583263
- Item Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Description
Unlock your potential as a carpenter with The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction by Larry Haun.
With over 35 years of production framing experience and two decades of teaching apprentices, Haun shares invaluable techniques for framing a basic house efficiently.
This book provides a step-by-step guide through essential processes, from laying down sills to cutting rafters, ensuring you master the craft of residential construction.
The Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Techniques: Learn the intricacies of cutting and installing posts and girders, joisting, sheathing, and framing various roof types including gable, hip, valley, and truss roofs.
- Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step instructions guide you through the entire framing process, making it accessible for both novices and experienced carpenters.
- Stair Construction: Gain insights into building various types of stairs, enhancing your skills in this essential aspect of carpentry.
- Foundational Knowledge: The opening chapter covers crucial topics like tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, ensuring you have a solid foundation before diving into framing.
- Safety First: Additional safety tips and site-built tool information are woven throughout the book, emphasizing the importance of a secure working environment.
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| Weight | 1.4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 20.32 × 1.27 × 25.4 in |

Gavin Merrick –
Clear and practical — this book made basic framing techniques really easy to understand.
Alyssa Hartford –
Loved the step-by-step explanations. Great for beginners and pros alike.
Beckett Shaw –
Very useful on the job site — concise tips that actually save time and effort.
Camille Rivers –
The illustrations helped me visualize framing sequences better than other guides.
Ethan Caldwell –
Some chapters are brief, but the content is solid and straightforward.
Malia Donovan –
Fantastic resource for residential carpenters. I reference it daily.
Lucas Wainwright –
Practical advice and real-world examples make this one stand out.
Sophie Granger –
Easy to follow and realistic — perfect for apprentices and seasoned builders.
Declan Harwood –
Great balance of fundamentals and professional tips — very applicable.
Isla Montgomery –
Concise yet packed with useful techniques — really improved my framing skills.
Marina Beaumont –
Excellent reference — quick to read and ideal for quick refreshers on the job.