Practical & Decorative Woodworking Joints
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John E. N. Bairstow
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 16.3 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 128
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Practical & Decorative Woodworking Joints
Practical Decorative Woodworking Joints is a detailed guide by John E. N. Bairstow, first published in 1985. This digital PDF edition offers an instant download and covers the principles behind traditional and decorative joinery.
Whether you are constructing frames, carcases, or scarf joints, the book explains marking out, cutting, fitting, gluing, and finishing methods.
Book Overview
In Practical Decorative Woodworking Joints, John E. N. Bairstow surveys the many ways of connecting timber components. The book is divided into preparation and working methods, framing joints, carcase joinery, splicing joints, and miscellaneous joints.
It includes decorative dovetail joints, finger (corner-lock) joints, mitre joints, English and Eastern scarf joints, and joints that allow for expansion and contraction. The author also discusses the importance of timber selection and the relationship between joint construction and furniture form.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Preparation and working methods, including marking out, cutting, fitting, gluing, and finishing
- Framing joints such as mortise and tenon, grooves and rebates, dry jointing, and glued joints
- Carcase joinery with decorative dovetail, finger (corner-lock), and mitre joints
- Splicing joints, including English, Eastern, and specialized scarf joints
- Joints for expansion and contraction, as well as edge-jointing
- A glossary of terms and a full index
Why This Book Matters
This work demonstrates that a joint can be both functional and decorative. It encourages woodworkers to look beyond simple hidden joinery and consider how exposed joints can enhance the overall form of a piece.
The photographs and diagrams, supported by the author’s research in the United States, show a range of practical possibilities for anyone working in wood.
Book Details
| Author | John E. N. Bairstow |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. |
| Publication Date | 1985 |
| First Published | 1984 by B.T. Batsford Ltd. (Great Britain) |
| ISBN-10 (Trade) | 0-8069-5544-9 |
| ISBN-10 (Paper) | 0-8069-7948-8 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 84-51838 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 16.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 128 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF can be read on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.
FAQ
How do I receive the book? After purchase, the PDF is available for instant download.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download only.
What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop, and mobile reading apps.
Download the PDF today and explore the range of traditional and decorative woodworking joints.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | Practical & Decorative Woodworking Joints |
|---|---|
| Imprint Location | New York |
| Copyright | © 1984 John E.N. Bairstow |
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