Wood Magazine Woodworking Joinery

From the magazine that woodworkers trust comes shop-proven advice that makes joinery easier and longer-lasting. This information-rich volume covers it all, from essential basics (measuring and marking properly, working with the grain) to high-level, skill-enhancing decorative joinery like the "waterfall" and bow tie. Get time-tested techniques for trimming, squaring, and making on-the-money miters. Find out about jigs that don't cost a bundle and ways to modify existing equipment to meet your individual needs. See how to handle wood movementthe natural shrinkage and expansion that wreaks havoc with poorly crafted joints. Master half-lap joints and the daunting dovetail, create heirloom quality items with mortise-and-tenons, and fashion cabinets and bookshelves with housed joints. As always, valuable charts, sidebars, and exploded diagrams guide woodworkers to success.Wood Magazine Editors is the author of 'Wood Magazine Woodworking Joinery', published 2008 under ISBN 9781402720420 and ISBN 1402720424.