Question 1

What Defines a Master Carpenter ?

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“Master carpenter” is a popular description of someone who has substantial experience, training, and skill in the carpentry profession. Let’s break down what those terms mean.
On-the-Job Experience
A master carpenter comes up through the ranks,starting as a carpenter’s helper or an apprentice. After three to four years of supervised apprenticeship, he is called a “journeyman carpenter.
” From there, he continues to gain experience – usually 10 yearsminimum -- at a variety of tasks and specialties until he has earned the title of master carpenter.
Carpentry Training

A high school diploma is a basic prerequisite to carpentry apprenticeship. In addition, some would-be master carpenters study professional carpentry at vocational school or community college.
The apprenticeship program itself typically has an annual requirement of 2000 hours of on-the-job learning, plus at least 144 hours of classroom instruction on topics like building code and work safety.
Many carpenters continue to upgrade their skills with professional courses throughout their career.
Master Carpenter Skills

A master carpenter worthy of the name is usually adept at most or all of these professional skills:
Measuring, cutting, and sanding various species of wood
Paneling
Woodworking
Framing buildings
Repairing wooden structures
Finish carpentry
Reading blueprints and plans
Design
Certification
There is currently no formal master carpenter certification as such , similar to the rest of the United States. However, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry offers online preparation and an exam for carpenters; successful candidates earn a Certified Lead Carpenter designation.

Question 2

How Much Should I Expect To Pay a Carpenter Per Hour ?

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Before you hire a carpenter, it’s important to find out how much you should expect to pay. This will allow you to work out a tentative budget and to compare carpenter estimates.
Carpenter cost per hour
What you’ll pay a carpenter ranges, on average, from $25 to $100+ per hour, depending on the carpenter’s level of skill and experience. These are listed below, in ascending order:
1. A carpenter’s helpe
r is an unskilled worker, new to the trade. He is there to perform simple tasks as an assistant to anexperienced carpenter.
2. An apprentice
is on a career path, learning the job with the ambition of eventually becoming a master carpenter. Although he needs some supervision, he does have basic skills – plus plenty of motivation.
3. A journeyman carpenter
has completed his apprenticeship program, which usually means he has 3-4 years of experience and often formal training under his belt.
4. A master carpenter
is at the top of his profession. After many years in the trade, he has literally mastered the skills involved in all types of carpentry work, and he earns the highest hourly wage.
Other carpentry costs
In addition to an hourly fee, you might have to budget for:
Materials and supplies
Carpenter’s minimum charge or travel time
Cost of demo and haulage (for example, when a carpenter replaces your old kitchen cabinets)
Building permit for a large project such as a pergola

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