Simple mortise and tenon joints or Japanese joining techniques: The comprehensive atlas ‘The Joinery Compendium - Learning form Traditional Woodworking’ explains over 400 wood joints.
The whole world of timber construction: This handbook explains the culturally and regionally different methods of joining wood and the corresponding production in clear instructions. In their reference work, published by Ruby Press, authors Sascha Bauer and Daniel Pauli document a comprehensive variety of timber joints; their compendium primarily covers traditional and handcrafted timber joints that serve as the basis for aesthetic and sustainable construction methods. On a total of 896 pages, the principle of the detachability of timber joints is addressed as well as the complex technical terminology - it is reproduced in three languages: English, German and Japanese. The joints themselves are presented simply and clearly, as if in a profile. Illustrations describe the details and their manufacture. The properties of different types of wood and traditional woodworking tools are also discussed. The precise instructions on how to make the corresponding joints provide a link to practical applications; a graphic glossary provides a simple overview. This handbook is indispensable for anyone working with wood joints, whether they are beginners or experienced enthusiasts.
Sascha Bauer, Daniel Pauli, The Joinery Compendium, Sascha Bauer (ed.), Text: English, Terminology: English, German, Japanese, hadcover mit 896 pages, 18x6,7x24,6 cm, Ruby Press 2025, ISBN 978-3-944074-52-8
