The word "carpenter" is the English rendering of the Old French word carpentier (later, charpentier) which is derived from the See more

Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood which has been prepared by splitting (riving), hewing, or sawing with a pit saw See more

• Cabinetmaker is a carpenter who does fine and detailed work specializing in the making of cabinets made from wood, wardrobes, dressers, storage chests, and other furniture designed for storage.
• Carpenter and joiner has broad skill sets ranging from … See more

Along with stone, wood is among the oldest building materials. The ability to shape it into tools, shelter, and weapons improved with technological advances from the See more

Carpentry requires training which involves both acquiring knowledge and physical practice. In formal training a carpenter begins as an apprentice, then becomes a journeyman, and with enough experience and competency can eventually attain the status of a See more

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Carpentry is often hazardous work. Types of woodworking and carpentry hazards include: machine hazards, flying materials, tool projection, fire and explosion, electrocution, noise, vibration, dust, and chemicals. In the … See more

• Japanese carpentry – Distinctive woodworking style
• Ship's carpenter – Ship crewman responsible for maintaining wooden structures
• Traditional trades – Category of building trades See more