Joinery [Paperback]

MASTER THE ESSENTIAL WOOD JOINTS

All woodworkers worth their sawdust know thatjoinerygood, bad, or indifferenttells the unvarnished truth; how well a piece is made and how skilled the maker is. Over the decades, no one has proven better at teaching readers how to make beautiful, enduring joinery thanFine Woodworking. This comprehensive and practical book demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing, and cutting woodworking joints. Its packed with insightful information and tricks of the trade that will advance the work of novices and seasoned craftsmen alike. Because whatever your skill level, theres always room for improvement when it comes tojoinery.

Topics covered:

• ?Lay out and cut accurate dovetails
• ?Fix common joinery mistakes
• ?Cut a mortise in minutes
• ?Create a versatile jig for miters
• ?Join curved parts with ease
• ?Build strong pocket-hole joints

A comprehensive and practical instruction manual that demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing, and cutting woodworking joints. Packed with insightful information and tricks of the trade that will advance the work of novices and seasoned craftsmen alike. Highly recommended.

An excellent manual for the intermediate to advanced craftsman, with a focus on technique rather than projects. Highly recommended for any serious woodworker.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Basic joints
Miters
Mortises and tenons
Dovetails
Joinery

• Broad appeal. There's something here to inspire everyone, from the basics to master-level techniques.
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