Woodworking Joinery by Hand

Toyohisa Sugita’s Woodworking Joinery by Hand is a ground-breaking woodworking book that introduces a new twist on the traditional hand-cut methods of joint making. With Sugita’s unique method of guiding and controlling the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets, even a complete beginner can learn advanced joint-making techniques with hand tools alone. This pioneering technique is a game-changer that makes it easy to produce high-precision, beautifully made wooden joints. Learn all the skills you’ll need by working through the construction of a variety of different types of frames, boxes, guides and jigs – from basic frame construction to more challenging and intricate joints. Quiet and safe, these techniques use hand tools and custom jigs for a peaceful approach to the craft, making it enjoyable and sociable. Including detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, tips and tricks, this book won’t just appeal to beginners, but also more experienced woodworkers who want to brush up on their sawing skills. About the Author: At the age of 28, Toyohisa Sugita began building his own 28′ (9m) cruising yacht. It took five and a half years to complete and launch. This experience was the starting point for his woodworking career. Since then, he has developed, manufactured and sold woodworking products and produced and sold woodworking videos. This is his third woodworking book. Toyohisa lives in Tokyo, Japan. Features: Learn how to control the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets Start with basic frame construction and progress to more challenging and intricate joints Detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations tips and tricks Specifications: Cover Style: Softcover Product Size: 8″ × 10″ Page Count: 280 pages ISBN: 9781784946524 Publisher: GMC Publications What’s Included: (1) Woodworking Joinery by Hand