Essential Joinery: The Fundamental Techniques Every Woodworker Should Know

by Marc Spagnuolo

With the knowledge of only a handful of essential joints, a woodworker can build anything he can imagine… Whether it’s a kitchen cabinet or an 18th century highboy, the foundation for all types of woodworking can be boiled down to a handful of essential joinery skills. Once learned, these joinery methods can be used to create almost anything the woodworker’s mind can imagine. From the workshop of The Wood Whisperer, the popular YouTube host and best-selling author Marc Spagunolo teaches his preferred, time-tested methods for creating these joints. Rather than working solely by hand or machine, Spagunolo teaches woodworkers how to choose the joinery methods that make the most sense for the task at hand. And, in his easy-going and accessible style that promotes comfort and confidence, he provides several styles and methods for creating each joint. With Essential Joinery , beginners and pros alike will learn to hone the joinery skills that will take their woodworking to the next level.

Genres: Woodwork, Reference, Nonfiction

212 pages, Paperback

Published April 12, 2019

Reviews

[John Ryan Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference! I appreciate the arrangement of the joinery in the book from weakest to strongest. And the side by side examples of the same joint using different tools or materials helped me think through what tools and materials would best suits me. I recommend for anyone interested in a good overview of basic joinery. We’ll done!

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a more elementary book than the Author's previous work, but it is excellent for the beginning woodworker.

[Juston7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures and great descriptions on how to cut journey.

[Eddie Welker · Rating 1 out of 5]

No advice as to when you should or should not use these joints. Just the bare minimum. Also, all power tool based.

[Juan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Todo lo que quieres saber para trabajar con junturas, tarugos y otros sistemas de unión de maderas; buenas fotos y diagramas. Lo mejor es cuando muestra cómo reparar errores.

[George Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide! It is exactly the kind of book that it wants to be. :)

[Christopher Hachet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good woodworking book.