All woodworkers worth their sawdust know that joinery good, bad, or indifferent - tells the unvarnished truth of how well a piece is made and how skilled the maker is.

As a result, joinery is always a hot, and sometimes controversial, topic because even the masters will agree that there is no one right way to do it. Over the decades, no one has proven better at teaching readers how to make beautiful, enduring joinery than Fine Woodworking.

This comprehensive and practical book demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing, and cutting woodworking joints. It's packed with insightful information and tricks of the trade that will advance the work of novices and seasoned craftsmen alike. Because whatever your skill level, there's always room for improvement when it comes to joinery.

Topics covered:

• Lay out and cut accurate dovetails 
• Fix common joinery mistakes 
• Cut a mortise in minutes
• Create a versatile jig for miters
• Join curved parts with ease 
• Build strong pocket-hole joints