Joinery Handbook

Classic reference with 400 illustrations covering every type of woodwork joint, from simple halved joints to complex mortise-and-tenon connections.

William Fairham

Step-by-step guide covering 13 types of wood joints including butt, miter, half-lap, dovetail, mortise-and-tenon, biscuit, pocket, and dado joints.

Teds Woodworking

Comprehensive overview of common wood joints from butt and miter to dovetail and rabbet, with practical advice on when to use each type.

Woodology

Explores traditional Japanese wood joinery including splicing joints (tsugite) and connecting joints (shiguchi) with detailed technical illustrations.

Kiyosi Seike

Reference glossary of Japanese joinery terminology with detailed descriptions of traditional joints, from scarf joints to complex mortise techniques.

Thomas James Baiga