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More About This Title Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Millwork, Power Tool, and Painting: All New 7th Edition (Vol 4 in "The Audel Carpenter's & Builder's Library")
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You already know that the building isn't finished just because the walls are up and the roof is on. Interior details--flooring, stairs, trimwork, cabinets, fireplaces, and painting--finish the project and give it character. This guide clearly explains each step, discusses the tools involved, and even examines insulation, termite protection, maintenance, and how to set up a workshop that makes it all easier.
Determine coverage rates for various paints and make the selection that fits your projectExplore the advantages of paint spray guns and high-pressure water treatmentsAnalyze types of insulation and choose one that provides peak efficiencyLearn the pros and cons of different types of chimneys and prefabricated fireplacesDesign and plan a workshop with the equipment and machinery you'll need for finishingTake advantage of an extensive glossary of carpentry and building termsEnglish
Mark Richard Miller finished his BS degree in New York and moved on to Ball State University, where he obtained the Masters and went to work in San Antonio. He taught in high school and went to graduate school in College Station, Texas, finishing the doctorate. He took a position at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas, where he now teaches in the Industrial Technology Department as a Professor and Department Chairman. He has coauthored 11 books and contributed many articles to technical magazines. His hobbies include refinishing a 1970 Plymouth Super Bird and a 1971 Road-Runner.
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About the Authors.
Preface.
Chapter 1: Stairs.
Chapter 2: Flooring.
Chapter 3: Walls and Ceilings.
Chapter 4: Kitchen Cabinets.
Chapter 5: Painting.
Chapter 6: Design and Layout of a Workshop.
Chapter 7: Equipment and Machinery.
Chapter 8: Insulation and Energy Conservation.
Chapter 9: Solar Heat.
Chapter 10: Termite Protection.
Chapter 11: Maintenance (Preventive and Corrective).
Chapter 12: Chimneys and Fireplaces.
Chapter 13: Decks.
Appendix A: References.
Glossary.
Index.
