Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins (Build Like A Pro),   ISBN:B0029LHWZE

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This book is one of many DIY books I have recently added to my library. The author's language is simplistic and descriptive. The pictures are well detailed and are laid out well. The book covers the subject matter very well and will definitely boost the confidence of the beginner as well as giving the Intermediate something else to consider.

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Nothing is in this that hasn't been covered in better detail in a thousand other (Taunton Press) volumes. Uninspiring.

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I ordered this book after its cover caught my attention and I read some reviews, but after reading it I returned it to Amazon. The author displayed pictures of using a table saw with the blade tilted towards the fence and ripping a board. This is a very dangerous thing to do and exposes the operator to being seriously injured. Saw manufacturers state in their safe operations sections to never operate a saw in this manner. Another item in the book speaks about wood movement. It is stated that coping reduces the likehood of gaps in mitered corners over a mitered cut due to wood movement or shrinkage. Wood does move in width but never in length. Wood cell structure takes on water as we take on calories and expand. We don't get taller when we gain weight we get wider and so does wood. Also, fine furniture mollding is never coped it is always mitered and there are never gaps during any season.

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I,ve learned some things from this book such as; how to correct out of sqaure walls,what to do when the floor is not level.The book has excellent color as well as black and white photos and many tips, I really like the book.

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Of all the trim books I have bought, and there have been a few, this particular book had the best information. It covers topics not found in other books and is more than just the basics. All in all, it's one of the best trim books I have bought.