Would you like President Jimmy Carter to work on a construction project for you? What about actor Harrison Ford? Chances are neither will be available for you but in the event that you need a good carpenter you might want to give them a try – they are both well known carpenters.

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Carpenters handle many different kinds of construction activity. They cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials for buildings, highways, bridges, docks, industrial plants, boats and many other structures. A carpenter's duties vary widely by the employer and nature of the job.

Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout -- measuring, marking and arranging materials. They cut and shape wood and other materials using hand and power tools, and then join the materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives. The final step involves checking accuracy with levels, rules and other instruments and making adjustments.

Carpenters who remodel homes and other structures must be able to do all aspects of a job and not just one task.

The criteria for selecting a carpenter are much like those for selecting an engineer, electrician or other professional: Know what you want, interview prospective firms, seek recommendations and get in writing a contract outlining the scope of service that includes either a lump sum or hourly rate, with a “not to exceed” amount.