"Shifting by the Area Method" is a unique introduction to the king discipline of carpentry, shifting. With this brochure, aspiring carpenters and vocational training institutions have a guide that presents the training material in a detailed and comprehensible manner. It should also be an essential resource in timber construction companies where young carpenters prepare for a successful professional future and learn from their experienced colleagues. The first edition of this work was published in 1998, initiated by the former deputy national chairman of the association, master carpenter Heinz Hellmuth. In the now available second edition, the typical tasks have been expanded with detailed explanations. Additionally, the illustrations have been consistently redesigned and enhanced. With "Shifting by the Area Method," the authors have compiled 14 of the most important shifting tasks for carpenters. The solution paths are thoroughly documented and clearly explained. Three-dimensional models, exploded views, and the representation of intersecting planes make this work an indispensable practice aid for carpenters. This applies equally to beginners and experts. Even engineers involved in the preparation of work in timber construction should take a look at this brochure. Because even though more and more machine processing will occur in the future, the geometry remains the same. This holds true in the digital world as well.