To be successful in woodwork construction, the possession of two secrets
is essential - to know the right joint to use, and to know how to make
that joint in the correct way. It is to these ends that this text will
help not only the beginner who wishes preliminary instruction, but also
the expert who desires guidance over ground hitherto unexplored by him.
This antique text provides concise yet comprehensive information on
joints, how they are set out, how they are made, and where they are
used, including a plethora of detailed and extremely helpful
illustrations. The chapters contained herein include: Mortise and Tenon
Joints, "Lap" Joints, Dovetail Joints, "Glue" Joints, Scraping Joints,
and Circular Joints. This text has been elected for modern republication
due to the timeless nature of the information contained herein, and we
are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on wood
working.