Book of the Week: The Complete Japanese Joinery

26 Dec 2014

The final book of my weeklong woodworking book binge is The Complete Japanese Joinery. I picked up this book after watching a video on intricate joins of sashimono woodworking. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8vJ11cXLs4&w;=560&h;=315] The book diagrams how the joints are made without the use of nails. After reading about hand tools it was interesting to get a different perspective on how to work wood. The most noticeable difference is the saws. I doubt I would use any of the techniques since a dovetail works mighty fine by itself. Purchase The Complete Japanese Joinery on Amazon.com or check it out from your local library.