A carpenter, also known as a joiner, is a skilled tradesperson who specialises in working with wood and other materials to make or repair furniture, furniture parts, interior fixtures, and other wooden structures. The main tasks and responsibilities of a carpenter include:

1. Woodworking: joiners cut, shape, sand and assemble pieces of wood to make various products. This can include both solid wood and engineered wood (such as plywood or MDF).
2. Design and planning: they create designs and plans for projects, often in collaboration with customers, architects or interior designers. In doing so, they take functional and aesthetic requirements into account.
3. Making furniture: carpenters make furniture such as tables, chairs, cabinets and shelves, often customised to the needs of the customer.
4. Building interiors: they are often involved in building interiors, for example installing doors, windows, stairs and flooring.
5. Repair and restoration: joiners carry out repairs and restorations of existing furniture or wooden structures to improve their functionality and appearance.
6. Use of machinery and tools: joiners work with various machines and hand tools, including saws, milling machines, grinders and screwdrivers.
7. Following safety procedures: Carpenters must follow safety guidelines and regulations to avoid accidents and injuries when working with tools and machinery.
8. Selecting materials: Carpenters choose the appropriate types of wood and materials that are best suited to the project, based on characteristics such as durability, aesthetics and cost.
9. Customer advice: They advise customers on the selection of designs, materials and surface treatments and help them to make informed decisions.

Carpenters play an important role in the construction and furniture industries, combining craftsmanship with creativity to create functional and aesthetic products.