Japanese Carpentry: The Complete Guide to Joinery, Tools, Woods and Projects [With 900 Color Photos and Drawings]

This lavishly illustrated book introduces you to all the tools and techniques used by traditional Japanese carpenters. It introduces the joinery techniques used to create all types of furniture items without the use of screws or nails, as well as the essential tools--traditional Japanese chisels, saws, mallets, planes and more.

This essential guide provides all the key information you need to know:

• Japanese-style Joinery: Three-piece, wrapped, sword-locked mortise, T-joints, L-joints and many more!
• Handcrafted Japanese Tools: Traditional implements used by master carpenters: chisels, saws, planes and more!
• Woods & Design: How to select the right woods and how to design and plan your project!
• Workshop Set-up: How do you set up the ideal workshop? See how Japanese carpenters do it!
• Keepsake Pieces: Detailed step-by-step instructions for ornate boxes, chests of drawers and elegant side tables!
• Finishing Techniques and Materials: Japanese-style lacquer and finishing techniques, hinges and hardware.