Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Carpenter shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Carpenter offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Carpenter at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Carpenter? Wrong! If the Carpenter is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Carpenter then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Carpenter? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Carpenter and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Carpenter wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Carpenter then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Carpenter site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Carpenter, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Carpenter, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
A
carpenter is a skilled artisan who performs
carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing building constructions,
furniture, and other objects out of wood. The work generally involves significant manual labor and work outdoors, particularly in rough carpentry.
Since all of carpentry's required knowledge is gained through experience, the
trade (profession) can be relatively easy to enter (this varies with the legal requirements from country to country). It is possible through dedication to have a prosperous career in carpentry. High incomes can come from those dedicated to carpentry.
The word "carpenter" is the English language render of the
French language word
carpentier (become
charpentier) which is derived from the Latin
carpentrius , "(maker) of a
carriage. The American heritage dictionary of the English language - Etymology of the word "carpenter"
In
British English and Australian
slang a carpenter is sometimes referred to as a "chippie". The German word for carpenter is "
Zimmermann", and hence is the source for the surname of many people in German and English-speaking countries.
Carpentry in the United States is almost always done by men. With 98.5% of carpenters male, it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999.
Saint Joseph is the patron saint of carpenters.
Types and occupations
A
rough carpenter is one who does rough carpentry; that is, Framing (construction),
formwork, roofing, and other structural or other large-scale work that need not be finely joined or polished in appearance.
A
joister is a carpenter that puts in the floor
joists. Floor joists are the horizontal boards connected to the frame of a structure at the level just below the floor. They give the floor strength for holding weight. Also they give a position to fasten the floor to. Joisters also put on the joists for the decks of a building. Joisters need good balance to install the beams and joists on buildings considering the elevation involved.
A
finish carpenter (North America) or
joiner (traditional name now obsolete in North America) is one who does finish carpentry; that is,
cabinetry,
furniture making, fine woodworking, model building,
Tool making,
parquetry, joinery, or other carpentry where exact joints and minimal margins of error are important. Some large-scale construction may be of an exactitude and artistry that it is classed as finish carpentry.
A
trim carpenter specializes in molding and trim, such as door and window casings, mantles, baseboard, and other types of ornamental work. Cabinet installers are also referred to as trim carpenters.
A
cabinetmaker is a carpenter who does fine and detailed work, specializing in the making of cabinets,
wardrobes,
chest of drawerss,
storage chest (furniture)s, and other furniture designed for storage.
A
ship's carpenter specializes in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair techniques (see also shipwright) and carpentry specific to nautical needs; usually the term refers to a carpenter who has a post on a specific
ship. Steel warships as well as wooden ones need ship's carpenters, especially for making emergency repairs in the case of battle or storm damage.
A
carpenter in film-making, TV, and the theater builds and dismantles temporary structures and sets for the production of these entertainments.
A
framer builds the skeletal structure or framework of buildings. Techniques include platform framing, balloon framing, or
timber framing (which may be post and beam or mortise and tenon framing).
A
roofer specializes in roof construction, concentrating on rafters, Beam (structure), and trusses. Naturally, a roofer must not be Acrophobia and have good balance as well as carpentry skills. In Australia this type of carpenter is called a
roof carpenter and in that country a
roofer is someone who puts on the roof
cladding (shingles, tiles,
Corrugated galvanised iron, etc.).
A formwork carpenter creates the shuttering and false work used in concrete construction.
In Japan, Miya-daiku (Temple carpenter) performs the works of both architect and builder of shrine and temple.
Training
Tradesmen in countries such as Germany are required to fulfil a formal apprenticeship (usually three years) to work as a professional carpenter. Upon graduation from the apprenticeship, he or she is known as a journeyman carpenter. Up through the 19th and even the early 20th century, the journeyman travelled to another region of the country to learn the building styles and techniques of that area before (usually) returning home. In Germany, this tradition of travelling carpenters has survived the 20th century on a small level (also done by bricklayers, roofers and other traditional crafts) and is experiencing growing popularity again in the early 21st century. In modern times, journeymen are not required to travel, and the term refers more to a level of proficiency and skill. Union carpenters in the United States are required to pass a skills test to be granted official journeyman status, but uncertified professional carpenters may be known as journeymen based on their skill level, years of experience, or simply because they support themselves in the trade, and not due to certification or formal woodworking education.
After working as a journeyman for a specified period, a carpenter may go to study or test as a master craftsman carpenter. In some countries, such as Germany or
Japan, this is an arduous and expensive process, requiring extensive knowledge (including economic and legal knowledge) and skill to achieve master certification; these countries generally require master status for anyone employing and teaching apprentices in the craft. In others, it can be a loosely used term to describe a skilled carpenter.
In the modern British
construction industry, carpenters are trained through
apprenticeship schemes where GCSE in
Maths,
English language and
Technology help, but are not essential. This is deemed as the preferred route as young people can earn and gain field experience whilst training towards a nationally recognized qualification.
Fully trained carpenters and joiners will often move into related trades such as
shop fitting,
frameworking, bench joinery, and Maintenance, repair and operations and system installation.
References
See also
External links
- Carpenters - estimates of U.S. employment and earnings of employed (not self-employed) carpenters, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- Carpenters - from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Norwegian Occupational Outlook Handbook
A
carpenter is a skilled
artisan who performs
carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing
building constructions, furniture, and other objects out of
wood. The work generally involves significant manual labor and work outdoors, particularly in rough carpentry.
Since all of carpentry's required knowledge is gained through experience, the
trade (profession) can be relatively easy to enter (this varies with the legal requirements from country to country). It is possible through dedication to have a prosperous career in carpentry. High incomes can come from those dedicated to carpentry.
The word "carpenter" is the English language render of the French language word
carpentier (become
charpentier) which is derived from the Latin
carpentrius , "(maker) of a
carriage. The American heritage dictionary of the English language - Etymology of the word "carpenter"
In British English and Australian slang a carpenter is sometimes referred to as a "chippie". The German word for carpenter is "
Zimmermann", and hence is the source for the surname of many people in German and English-speaking countries.
Carpentry in the United States is almost always done by men. With 98.5% of carpenters male, it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999.
Saint Joseph is the patron saint of carpenters.
Types and occupations
A
rough carpenter is one who does rough carpentry; that is,
Framing (construction),
formwork, roofing, and other structural or other large-scale work that need not be finely joined or polished in appearance.
A
joister is a carpenter that puts in the floor joists. Floor joists are the horizontal boards connected to the frame of a structure at the level just below the floor. They give the floor strength for holding weight. Also they give a position to fasten the floor to. Joisters also put on the joists for the decks of a building. Joisters need good balance to install the beams and joists on buildings considering the elevation involved.
A
finish carpenter (North America) or
joiner (traditional name now obsolete in North America) is one who does finish carpentry; that is, cabinetry,
furniture making, fine woodworking, model building, Tool making,
parquetry, joinery, or other carpentry where exact joints and minimal margins of error are important. Some large-scale construction may be of an exactitude and artistry that it is classed as finish carpentry.
A
trim carpenter specializes in molding and trim, such as door and window casings, mantles, baseboard, and other types of ornamental work. Cabinet installers are also referred to as trim carpenters.
A
cabinetmaker is a carpenter who does fine and detailed work, specializing in the making of cabinets,
wardrobes,
chest of drawerss, storage
chest (furniture)s, and other furniture designed for storage.
A
ship's carpenter specializes in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair techniques (see also
shipwright) and carpentry specific to nautical needs; usually the term refers to a carpenter who has a post on a specific ship. Steel warships as well as wooden ones need ship's carpenters, especially for making emergency repairs in the case of battle or storm damage.
A
carpenter in film-making, TV, and the theater builds and dismantles temporary structures and sets for the production of these entertainments.
A
framer builds the skeletal structure or framework of buildings. Techniques include
platform framing, balloon framing, or timber framing (which may be post and beam or mortise and tenon framing).
A
roofer specializes in roof construction, concentrating on rafters,
Beam (structure), and
trusses. Naturally, a roofer must not be
Acrophobia and have good balance as well as carpentry skills. In Australia this type of carpenter is called a
roof carpenter and in that country a
roofer is someone who puts on the roof
cladding (shingles, tiles,
Corrugated galvanised iron, etc.).
A
formwork carpenter creates the shuttering and false work used in concrete construction.
In Japan, Miya-daiku (Temple carpenter) performs the works of both architect and builder of shrine and temple.
Training
Tradesmen in countries such as Germany are required to fulfil a formal
apprenticeship (usually three years) to work as a professional carpenter. Upon graduation from the apprenticeship, he or she is known as a journeyman carpenter. Up through the 19th and even the early 20th century, the journeyman travelled to another region of the country to learn the building styles and techniques of that area before (usually) returning home. In Germany, this tradition of travelling carpenters has survived the 20th century on a small level (also done by bricklayers, roofers and other traditional crafts) and is experiencing growing popularity again in the early 21st century. In modern times, journeymen are not required to travel, and the term refers more to a level of proficiency and skill. Union carpenters in the United States are required to pass a skills test to be granted official journeyman status, but uncertified professional carpenters may be known as journeymen based on their skill level, years of experience, or simply because they support themselves in the trade, and not due to certification or formal woodworking education.
After working as a journeyman for a specified period, a carpenter may go to study or test as a master craftsman carpenter. In some countries, such as Germany or Japan, this is an arduous and expensive process, requiring extensive knowledge (including economic and legal knowledge) and skill to achieve master certification; these countries generally require master status for anyone employing and teaching apprentices in the craft. In others, it can be a loosely used term to describe a skilled carpenter.
In the modern British construction industry, carpenters are
trained through apprenticeship schemes where GCSE in Maths,
English language and
Technology help, but are not essential. This is deemed as the preferred route as young people can earn and gain field experience whilst training towards a nationally recognized qualification.
Fully trained carpenters and joiners will often move into related trades such as
shop fitting,
frameworking,
bench joinery, and
Maintenance, repair and operations and system installation.
References
See also
- Building construction
- Woodworking
- Guild
- Carpenter (theater)
- Atlanta Community ToolBank
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
External links
- Carpenters - estimates of U.S. employment and earnings of employed (not self-employed) carpenters, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- Carpenters - from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Norwegian Occupational Outlook Handbook
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