Brian Porter and Reg Rose's book is the definitive reference for the NVQ courses in Carpentry and Joinery, and Bench Joinery, at levels 2 and 3. It sets out the fundamental knowledge and basic methods which recur throughout the courses. As a one-stop, practically-oriented reference, this manual is invaluable to the student and the resource centre.




Covers all the background knowledge needed for NVQ joinery
Presented in a user-friendly format with a wealth of diagrams and photographs to aid understanding
Will serve the reader long after the course is completed