The Joinery Compendium

Learning from Traditional Woodworking | Sascha Bauer and Daniel Pauli

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The Joinery Compendium

Learning from Traditional Woodworking

Awarded by the Stiftung Buchkunst as one of the “Most Beautiful Books in Germany”

Technical Data

1st edition 2024, 896 pages, 17 x 24 cm
ISBN: 978-3-944074-52-8
Editor: Sascha Bauer
Authors: Sascha Bauer, Daniel Pauli
Design: Sven Tillack, Steffen Knöll
Text: English, Terminology: English, German, Japanese

Properties & Advantages

The Joinery Compendium is an illustrated guide to traditional joinery for woodworking enthusiasts, designers, artisans, architects, and anyone who wants to learn more about the topic. It features more than 400 traditional wood joints from around the world. The index-like structure and simplified illustrations make it easy to find and compare various joints. The properties of wood and essential tools are introduced, and step-by-step instructions for crafting each joint are provided. Detailed terminology in English, German, and Japanese enriches the understanding of the connections and helps encourage further research.

This book aims to offer design inspiration for aesthetically pleasing and sustainable joints. Embracing the timeless artistry and practical ingenuity of the craft provides an understanding of resources and repairability. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, The Joinery Compendium is your essential companion to traditional wood joints.