Japanese Carpentry

The Complete Guide to Joinery, Tools, Woods and Projects [With 900 Color Photos and Drawings]
Learn the techniques used by Japanese master carpenters and prized by woodworkers around the world!

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.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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