How do carpenters turn building materials into buildings? To find out, this program takes a look at the tools and construction materials carpenters depend on every day. After a rundown on manufactured wood products like plywood, OSB, I-beam joists, and glu-lams as well as the fasteners that hold them all together, the video covers a variety of carpentry tools divided into four groups: planning and drawing, measuring and marking, cutting and shaping, and fastening and assembly. Types of carpenters-rough, finish, and general-are also mentioned, and safety is reinforced throughout.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 20, 2007. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Rough Carpenters and Finish Carpenters (1:53) -- General Contractors (1:02) -- Carpentry Materials (3:08) -- Construction Fasteners (1:04) -- Carpentry Safety Precautions (1:07) -- Four Stages of Construction (0:36) -- Planning and Drawing Tools (0:20) -- Measuring and Marking Tools (2:00) -- Cutting and Shaping Tools (2:21) -- Assembly and Fastening Tools (2:47) -- Experience and Education in Carpentry (1:02).