Japanese Joinery showcases traditional and modern joinery techniques through beautiful photography and detailed technical illustrations.
Japanese Joinery by Dorian Bracht showcases traditional and modern Japanese joinery techniques.
Japanese
joinery is viewed by many as being an art as well as a craft. The author showcases
over 50 different joints ranging from traditional joints
which have been used over hundreds of years to the most recent innovations in
Japanese joint design.
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Beautiful
photography showcases the intricate nature of the wood joints
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Extensive
information allowing the reader to delve deeper into the craft-
Aspirational
and inspirational for woodworkers of all levels Dorian Bracht's extensive carpentry experience
provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the world of traditional Japanese joinery and its influence throughout the world on woodworking and joinery today.
The joints are
illustrated by photographs as well as hand-drawn illustrations. The accompanying text describes
the history of each joint, how they are used, variations,
and tips on how the
joints are constructed. There is also a comprehensive section on Japanese
woodworking tools.
