House Framing by John D. Wagner, Timothy O. Bakke (Editor)

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House Framing by John D. Wagner, Timothy O. Bakke (Editor)

House Framing
by John D. Wagner, Timothy O. Bakke (Editor)

Paperback: 240 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x 10.78 x 8.41
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press; (April 1998)
ISBN: 1880029987

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Book Description: Written for those with beginning to intermediate building skills, this book is designed to walk you through the framing basics, from assembling simple partitions to cutting compound angles on dormer rafters. More than 400 full-color drawings accompany step-by-step text.

About the Author: John D. Wagner is a writer based in Montpelier, Vermont. He has been involved with the construction trades for 20 years. Wagner is a contributing editor at The Journal of Light Construction and a frequent contributor to the trade magazine Tools of the Trade as well as several construction and homeowner magazines, including Builder, Fine Woodworking, Old-House Journal, Popular Science, and Today's Homeowner. In his former position as a staff editor at The Journal of Light Construction, Wagner edited and produced the book Advanced Framing, now in its second printing. House Framing is Wagner's fourth book.

Customer Reviews
Very Illustrative, July 17, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts USA
This is a good book for anybody looking to uncover the mystery of framing and roof building. The illustrations are good and the text is very informative. The section on roof building is well thought out. Excellent reference for a begining/intermediate contractor or a do-it-yourselfer.

Very Informative Book!, February 8, 2000
Reviewer: Mark Oveson from Louisville, Colorado
This book is an extremely well-written introduction to house framing. Each chapter is full of great, color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. The text is clear and concise.

I bought this book before building a redwood-framed greenhouse, and the information it provided was critical to my success. Then I bought one for my brother. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in building a greenhouse, shop, add-on room, or similar project.

Thanks to the publisher! All do-it-yourself books should read like this one!

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