Title: Collins Good Wood Joints Author(s): Albert Jackson Pages: 128 Publisher: Collins Publication date: 1996 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0004127803 ISBN-13: Description: Collins Good Wood Joints
By Albert Jackson, David Day
INTRODUCTION
What is a cabinet-maker, if not a
skilled maker of joints? The colour of
the wood, or perhaps a near-perfect
surface finish, may be the initial
things that draw our attention to a
piece of work, but it isn't very long
before we slide open a drawer or
begin peering inside a cupboard to
see and feel the quality of the joints.
This is hardly surprising, because
many people consider joint-making
to be the true measure of a craftsman,
not least because cutting finejoints
requires in-depth knowledge
of one's materials and a degree of
proficiency with a wide variety of
handtools or machines. In addition,
there is the choice of joint, which
reveals something about a woodworker's
level of experience. A joint
must, first of all, be functional to
provide sufficient strength, but it
should also be in keeping with the
overall style of the piece for which it
is intended in short, it must be
the right joint for the job.
* Publisher: Collins
* Number Of Pages: 128
* Publication Date: 1996-01-11
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0004127803
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780004127804
* Binding: Hardcover
Title: Collins Good Wood Joints