Carpentry

"Carpentry" by Ira Samuel Griffith is an early 20th-century instructional book designed for those learning carpentry, especially apprentices and trade school students. It goes over the key skills and ideas in carpentry, especially how to frame roofs and make sure structures are strong. The book starts by stressing how important it is for carpenters to work with masons to set up foundations correctly, showing how to use tools like transits and levels to measure accurately and set grade lines. It also explains how to dig foundations, build footings, and pick the right materials, giving a full look at the basics needed for good carpentry work.