Description

Woodworking should be a fun and fulfilling hobby. Bypass the overwhelming overload of woodworking information available, and get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. This new series offers a clear road map of fundamental woodworking knowledge on sixteen essential topics. In Woodworker's Guide to Joinery, you'll learn what is important to know now and what can be left for later. Best of all, the information is presented in the plain-spoken language you'd hear from a trusted friend or relative, and includes: - Joinery basics from simple to ornate - Why Butt Joints are an excellent option for many tasks - Miter Joints - clean lines and more gluing area - Lap and Groove Joints - strong and simple - Mortise-and-Tenon Joints - unparalleled resistance to most joint stresses - Dovetail and Box Joints - practical solution to construction problems The world's already complicated - your woodworking information shouldn't be.