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Carpentry Guide: The Basics to Becoming a Carpenter Carpentry is a profession that dates back thousands of years and has many different specialties including framing, finish carpentry and trim carpentry. The largest of all building trades, there are over 1 million carpenters currently working in the US. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the carpentry profession will grow by 8% over the next 10 years. Most people have a general understanding of what carpenters do, but let’s get into some specifics. A carpenter works with wood and other materials to construct, install, and maintain buildings and other objects like cabinets or furniture. They can work on residential (homes, apartments, etc.), commercial (hotels, offices, etc.), and industrial (bridges, power plants, etc.) projects. ?Here are some core carpentry skills Read blueprints as well as taking direction from verbal and written descriptions General framing - Construct the wooden structure for a building (walls, floors, and doorframes) Build staircases Concrete formwork - Molds for pouring concrete Install windows, doors and siding Install interior finish and trim Install cabinets and countertops Build cabinets and other custom woodwork (millworking) Remodeling/repairs - Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures Instruct and direct laborers/other construction helpers Carpenters commonly use tape measures and hand tools, including squares, levels, hammers, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines. ?Basic Levels of Carpentery Carpenter Helper Apprentice Journeyperson Master Subcontractor (licensed to perform work independently) General Contractor (licensed to manage full construction projects)