Publisher Description

This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is the perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.


The design of this book allows it to lay open flat, which allows for easy and frequent reference, and the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.


The Joint Book contains easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for creating edge and scarf joints, lapped and housed joints, mortise and tenon joints, miters and bevels, dovetails, dowels and biscuits, and provides detailed descriptions of fasteners, hardware, and knockdown joints. This book is the perfect companion for any woodworker interested in improving their joint-making skills.

Author Biography

Terrie Noll is the former editor of the American magazine Woodwork. She has written numerous articles drawing on 20 years' experience as a furniture designer and maker, and as a purchasing agent for specialty woodworking shops. Noll is the author of The Encyclopedia of Joint Making, The Joint Book: The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery, and Woodworker's Joint Book.

Long Description

The Joint Book is the ultimate workshop reference, giving woodworkers all the knowledge they need to choose the right joint for the job. It also features step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making over 70 joints, including mortise and tenon joints, dovetails, miters and more. In short, it covers every basic joint in every joint family -- including a range of joint variations and helpful jigs.An introductory section details the factors that determine proper joint selection, including the characteristics of various types of woods, joints and adhesives. It then breaks down basic joints into five chapters featuring complete instructions for crafting: Edge and scarf jointsLapped and housed jointsMortise and tenon jointsMitres and bevelsDovetailsThis guide also includes a quick-reference Joint Selector guide, and instructions for working with hand tools as well as power tools to achieve each type of joint.

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