Carpenters need physical strength because they spend much of their day lifting, using various tools and moving heavy materials. They are also often required to climb, stand or bend for extended periods of time.

A carpenter typically has basic skills in woodworking, while a master carpenter has advanced expertise, often gained through years of experience and specialized training.

Carpentry requires a keen eye for detail. You want to hire someone who takes pride in their work and pays close attention to every aspect of the project. A carpenter with good attention to detail will ensure that every joint is perfect, every cut is precise, and every piece fits together seamlessly.

The word "carpenter" is the English rendering of the Old French word carpentier (later, charpentier) which is derived from the Latin carpentarius [artifex], "(maker) of a carriage." The Middle English and Scots word (in the sense of "builder") was wright (from the Old English wryhta, cognate with work), which could be ...