Joinery, It’s Not Just Glue That Binds Us
July 17, 2020 5:09 pmJoinery is the process that puts strength into finish pieces such as cabinetry, doors, door jambs, post and beams structures,... View Article
Categories for Carpentry
History of the Air Compressor
July 13, 2020 2:04 pmIn today’s Carpentry world from trim work to cabinets we commonly use an air compressor. It provides stored air in... View Article
Commercial Construction Labor Shortages
June 26, 2020 2:19 pmConstruction employment requires a different strategy today than what was required 15 years ago. The recession from 2008 did a... View Article
Carpenters Start to Finish
June 19, 2020 2:32 pmIn the career of carpenters, we find ourselves working on jobs that may not be ideal. We may be on... View Article
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No wait, is it Maple or Oak?
June 12, 2020 3:25 pmSo, you’re ready for your next project and you’ve decided on your concept. You head to the lumber yard and... View Article
What’s With All These Saws, Let’s Cut To The Chase
June 5, 2020 2:59 pmYou are watching your favorite DIY show on TV, you see a project they are working on and say to... View Article
Safe and Sound
May 29, 2020 3:30 pmCreating a safe and sound work environment for employees can be a challenging task. Takes hours of training and many... View Article
Commercial Finish Carpentry
May 22, 2020 3:17 pmAt Contour you see the term Commercial Finish Carpentry and a slogan “Outlining Performance in Construction” labeled on many items... View Article
Today’s Tools
May 15, 2020 2:26 pmImagine having to cut a piece of plywood sheathing with a hand saw. It would take hours and efficiency would... View Article
Carpentry As A Career
May 8, 2020 2:11 pmCarpentry by definition is “the activity or occupation of making or repairing things in wood.” It’s something that can be... View Article
