Planning and Estimating
Planning decides whether the job is C-6 work, what the drawings, specifications and grade require, which materials comply, and how the work fits the schedule; estimating turns it into board feet, sheets, linear feet and price. CSLB weights this section at 20%. For worked examples, named traps and a full practice exam at CSLB's weights, see the PrepPass C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry study guide.
Scope of the license
The C-6 makes, installs and finishes cabinets, millwork, trim, sashes, doors and nonbearing partitions. Framing, exterior stairs and railings are C-5 work; glass cutting is C-17.
Board feet and waste
A board foot is 12 x 12 x 1 inches. Use nominal thickness and width and actual length; lumber under 1 inch counts as 1 inch. Add waste by multiplying the net quantity.
Accessible counters in California
Chapter 11B sets work surfaces at 28 to 34 inches, sinks at 34 inches maximum, and sales counters at 34 inches maximum for a parallel approach.