Just starting out? This book was written for you. No experience needed.
Beginners
Aspiring Craftspeople
Develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of your craft, one project at a time.
Whether you're picking up a hammer for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills.
Who This Book Is For
Young Apprentices
Get a head start on your career with knowledge that takes years to learn on the job.
If you learn best by doing, this book speaks your language.
Hands-On Learners
Inside the Book
Packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions — the kind of detail you'd get from a patient mentor on the jobsite.
About the Author
Joe Palumbo grew up with profound genetic hearing loss and dyslexia, and often struggled in school. After leaving in the 10th grade, he attended a two-year trade school and spent more than 30 years learning the building trades from patient craftsmen and contractors.
Today, as a father and lifelong builder, Joe writes books to encourage kids to believe in themselves and find their own way to learn and grow.
"My First Book of Carpentry" is the book Joe wishes he'd had when he was starting out — a straightforward, no-nonsense guide built on decades of real-world experience.
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