Welcome to THISisCarpentry (TiC), a journal for carpenters and contractors.

We publish articles written directly by professionals — specialists in their crafts and trades.

Our stories are not written by journalists or editors, in fact, articles in TiC are edited only lightly, if at all, so that the author’s own words are never lost. Some readers may find that a few of our stories run a little long. Blame that on long-winded carpenters who have a lot to say about their work, and feel as we do — every word and every picture is important.

Your words — the readers and visitors to TiC — are important to us, too! Please contribute to the magazine by posting your questions and comments directly below the articles. You’re welcome to upload images that support your comments and posts. Your contributions — both questions and critiques — will augment every story and help develop a comprehensive learning resource for us all.

Our goal is to create a Community Magazine; a portal where professionals can not only contribute to their craft and support other professionals, but a marketing tool for authors who can send their customers links to articles they’ve published.  After all, supporting professional trade journals has been a time-honored tradition for carpenters and builders, one that dates back several centuries.

A note on the publisher:

THISisCarpentry is published by Gary M. Katz. For more than two decades he has been a frequent contributor to Fine Homebuilding, the Journal of Light Construction, Fine Woodworking, and other leading trade magazines, in addition to moderating JLC’s online finish carpentry forum. Gary’s books include The Doorhanger’s Handbook (Taunton), Finish Carpentry: Efficient Techniques for Custom Interiors (JLC/Craftsman), and Trim Made Simple (Taunton 2009). His DVD series, Mastering Finish Carpentry, sets the standard for professional video instruction in the construction trades. In 2003, Gary founded the Katz Roadshow, a strategic partnership of leading manufacturers and installation specialists, providing hands-on training clinics for professionals at lumberyards across America.

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