Woodworking Joinery by Hand

Woodworking Joinery by Hand revolutionizes traditional hand-cut joint-making methods. Novice woodworkers often struggle with achieving perfectly straight and accurate cuts. However, Sugita’s ingenious approach, which involves guiding the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets, empowers even beginners to master advanced joint-making techniques using hand tools alone. This groundbreaking method ensures precise, beautifully crafted wooden joints. Japanese-style saws, designed to cut when pulled toward the body, allow for thinner-grade metal and finer, more accurate lines compared to conventional western-style saws. Experienced woodworkers seeking to enhance their sawing skills will also appreciate this book. It covers a range of joint types, from basic frame construction to intricate half lap joints, splined mitre joints, rabbet joints, box joints, mortise and tenon joints, dovetails, and more. The quiet and safe techniques, combined with bespoke jigs, create a peaceful and enjoyable woodworking experience. Detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, tips, and tricks provide everything you need to embark on your joinery journey.