PLANS  CODES  AND  SPECIFICATIONS In Building construction, a good plan and a well defined contract are important. ” Early understandings makes for long friendships.”Every carpenter must know how to read blueprints, and understand architectual drawings…

Here are several tutorials on various woodworking topics. Chapter 1 – Building Materials This chapter is a tutorial on how to do identify building materials and thier uses. Chapter 2 – Hand Tools This chapter is…

Here are pictures of some of my shop and some woodworking projects. Click on any picture to see a larger image.

Occupation: Soon-to-be-retired rocket scientist. After a long career in high-tech – now ready for a much more relaxing low-tech career. Family: My wonderful wife, Paula, and I are ready to enjoy retired life together. She recently retired as…

This page presents some of my favorite woodworking tips and tricks.

Here are some links to some of my favorite woodworking web sites. Welcome to my links, I hope you find these following links helpful; www.railroadmachinist.com www.woodmagazine.com www.rockler.com www.vandykes.com B&N.com www.amazon.com Will Add more later;   Woodworking…

BUILDING  MATERIAL Many different types of building materials go into the construction of a modern residence. A carpenter should be aware of all of them since each has special properties which makes it suited for certain…

This woodworking page contains sketches and drawings of woodworking projects, fixtures, jigs, and other useful information. If you have an older browser, it may be necessary to right click the file link and then choose “Save…

My name is Ralph Jones. I began serving my apprenticeship in the family trade of woodworking on my thirteenth birthday. To date, I have 61 years of experience in the field. I worked in the Carpenters…