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Both my brother and I received this as a gift from our mom (Hi Mom! Love ya'!) some years ago, and I have to say that it is a seminal work. This could be the most important thing you ever do for your man.

"Measure twice, cut once."

Easier said than done. This book takes some pretty complicated information and puts it into plain English. Whether your handyman (or woman) is a professional contractor or a weekend warrior doing improvements around the house, they are are sure to gain something from reading this.

Let's face it, with the price of lumber these days, if this book saves you one bad cut, it pays for itself. But this book does a lot more than that: It can transform the novice into a master. There is a lot more to cutting and layout than meets the eye, and as most carpenters know, this is the most important part of carpentry. Even master carpenters will find this to be a valuable resource.

It might just be the perfect holiday gift that keeps giving for years to come.