Classic Joints with Power Tools [Paperback]

Yeung Chan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2002

“Chan takes you through the steps required to make the joint; even the most exotic joint will seem easy to make.”—Canadian Woodworking. “Outstanding instructions, illustrations, and colorful photos...All skill levels; should be part of most public library collections.”—Library Journal. “Excellent....The adaptable approach, combined with the sheer number of joints covered, makes this one of the best books on joinery that I’ve seen.”—Fine Woodworking.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Modern woodworkers rely on machines more than ever before, but the actual joints they use have changed little over the years. Most woodworking titles continue to show a combination of hand-tool and machine techniques, which does not reflect the way many people really work. Chan, a furniture maker, designer, and teacher who studied under James Krenov at the College of the Redwoods, shows readers how to create a vast array of wood joints using just machines (though some do require a little handwork). He describes a number of the most commonly used woodworking machines (the table saw, band saw, router, drill, mortiser, and biscuit joiner) and provides information for building several jigs that would increase both accuracy and safety. The joints range from easy (butt joints) to esoteric (mitered lap with small tenon); the one common element is the outstanding instructions, illustrations, and colorful photos. Another nice feature is that a number of joints that can be made using a common technique (such as doweling) are shown together so that mastery of one process can allow for many applications. This title will be useful to woodworkers of all skill levels and should be part of most public library collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 edition (August 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579902790
• ISBN-13: 978-1579902797
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Joints with Power Tools, July 3, 2003

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Peter G. Lynch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Joints with Power Tools (Paperback)

I know Yeung and have taken a number of classes with him. At first, I was surprised to hear that he was writing a book on power tools. He is the master of hand work skill and sensitivity. His philosophy of furnituremaking is one of respectfulness and thoughtfulness about the wood, the design of the peice and the process of creating it. This book on using power tools carries this philosophy through in the directness and clearity of his discritptions, explaination and instruction. His familiarity of the process of joinery is so complete that the information flows to the reader as if they are having a friendly converstaion with Yeung about the ins and outs of what to do and how to do it. I recommend this book fully.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do it YOUR way, and get it RIGHT., November 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Joints with Power Tools (Paperback)

This is the book that 'The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery by Gary Rogowski ' should have been. Clear and concise photos, clear line drawings and a logical scheme of organisation. The book covers using table saws, routers, bandsaws, drills, morticers and plate joiners to make general and specialised joints.

Interestingly it's edited by Andy Rae who also writes for Taunton Press.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Joints with Power Tools sets a new standard!, December 23, 2002

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Designer (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Joints with Power Tools (Paperback)

This book is logically organized so that it's easy to find the information you need. The clarity of the text is amazing - no extraneous stuff, just a simple, clear description of the how to make the joint and why you would use it. The drawings and photos are EXCELLENT and really help support the text info. Yeung Chan is an excellent teacher!