{"product_id":"essential-japanese-joinery-hisao-zen-9781958212042","title":"Essential Japanese Joinery: Fundamental Tools \u0026 Techniques of Japanese Woodworking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the art and timeless techniques of hand-tooled Japanese woodworking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese woodworking utilizes ingenious hand-tool joinery to construct pieces without the use of fasteners or adhesives. These techniques emphasize the strength of each individual piece of wood creating a finished project that will stand the test of time. There is no rotting via rusted fasteners and no cracking or splitting from constraining the wood when it wants to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the perfect place to begin a journey of understanding the nuanced beauty of Japanese woodworking, \u003ci\u003eEssential Japanese Joinery\u003c\/i\u003e is geared toward beginners with no Japanese woodworking knowledge. Author Hisao Zen, creator of the popular online video course, DIY Japanese Joinery, starts readers with an explanation of all the tools needed and how best to keep them sharp. With tools ready for use, the step-by-step photography and expert instructions detail how to craft essential connecting and splicing joints by hand. With several plans for skill-building projects, Essential Japanese Joinery puts all the newly learned abilities to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eEssential Japanese Joinery\u003c\/i\u003e, anyone interested in hand-tool woodworking will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to read anticipate the movement of wood grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert techniques for using each tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharpening and maintenance practices for hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe strengths and weaknesses of joints and when to use them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hisao Zen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958212040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958212042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Lane Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Hisao Zen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44227975151871,"sku":"9781958212042","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_20d1c2ca-4c4a-4baa-9294-189186a7d0af.jpg?v=1692811450","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essential-japanese-joinery-hisao-zen-9781958212042","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}