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    Union Square & Co.

    Classic Joints with Power Tools

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    “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. Read more

    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.; 1st edition (August 1, 2002)


    Language ‏ : ‎ English


    Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579902790


    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 97


    Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds


    Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 10 inches


    Best Sellers Rank: #810,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #134 in Power Tools (Books) #993 in Woodworking (Books) #1,677 in Industrial Manufacturing Systems


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    Top Amazon Reviews

      • Clear, thorough, beautiful
    You will notice that all the reviews so far are 5-star... So why add another perfect-score review? To make it an even "ten?" No... to stop the bickering. Yeung Chan is widely known for his excellent craftsmanship with hand-tools, so it surprises some people to see him write authoritatively on this subject. I believe that if you knew him, you would see he is a practical man. He understands the value of both worlds. That isn't so surprising considering his background; a Chinese-born immigrant who "made-good" in the USA through hard work and dedication to his art. He brings a refreshing light of common sense to the craft, and extols no pre-conceived bias against hand-tools or power tools. You would be hard pressed to find a better single volume book on this specific subject. I say that as a man who has been around woodworking ALL his fifty-five years. I literally grew up in my father's violin shop, so my primary experience was exclusively with hand tools. So for certain operations I naturally prefer hand tools. But I believe when you read this book it will end, once-and-for-all, the ridiculous debate between the two camps. Each style of woodworking has its merits and nobody should shun or kowtow to the other. To seek mastery you must also practice hand-tools methods, a fact that Mr. Chan readily states in several places. To make a living, with fast, repeatable, precision joinery, power tools are our friends. Even for the hobbyist, power tools are necessary if he wants to create that present in time for a birthday. When I hear people denigrate power-tool methods in favor of hand craftsmanship, I ask them if they used a horse and buggy to pull the log back from the forrest where they cut-down a tree with an axe to then saw and mill it by hand themselves. As a guy who has done that, I can tell you it is NO WAY to make a living. Most woodworkers buy boards from a mill, so they are already taking advantage of power tools in the production process. They drive home in their cars and turn on electric lights in their air-conditioned homes. Those are ALL power tools. EVEN MOST HAND TOOLS are MADE WITH POWER TOOLS! So... the only argument then is how far do you want to take that process? To further quell any debate between power-tool vs. hand-tool camps, the forward is by Frank Klausz, an acknowledged hand-tool master. For practical people, power tools are necessary. This book shows all the standard machine-methods and shows advanced methods and jigs for joinery that are hard to find elsewhere. The photos prove these are practical ideas and there are clear instructions with every concept. Like others here, I recommend this book as the best of its kind on this subject for content and clarity. But I also recommend it as a practical guide to anyone who is confused about the power-tool vs. hand-tool debate. It does not make you less of a craftsman when you choose to use power-tools, any more than it makes you more a craftsman if you don't. It WILL make you an effete if you exclusively use one method to the exclusion of the other. If you have ANY interest in woodworking with power tools, it makes sense, in a Zen-like way, to learn from an acknowledged hand-tool master. Yeung Chan is The Man. This is The Book. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2009 by G. Conner
      • Very well written, a must have reference
    This is an essential reference for any cabinet or furniture maker. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The list of joints is pretty exhaustive although there are a few odd joints omitted. The use of jigs is well explained and many are good ideas. The one to hold a router horizontal is a great idea. But in many cases there are commercial jig kits (Krieg and Incra come to mind) that obviate the labor and make things easier that are not mentioned. I have a couple caveats here. The first is that IMHO too much time is spent on the table saw; this is probably a bit ego centric as I don't own a table saw and don't see the point to them. The second is that while biscuit joinery is popular I find them much more useful with butter and honey, or gravy. Lastly he doesn't really devote enough time to loose tenon joinery. Now that the Festool Domino DF 500 Q Joiner Set is readily available at about the cost of an inferior biscuit joiner they are a more flexible alternative. (The omission of drawbore joints is a little disappointing but understandable given that most folks only consider screws or glue.) But still a highly recommended reference. The section on slip joints and the tip on using bamboo skewers to apply glue are worth the price of the book. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2010 by G. Robinson
      • Fantastic shop reference
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    The writing, editing, and layout are excellent and the book includes many color photographs and illustrations. I've been woodworking and studying woodworking for several decades but I was never a "jig guy". Time spent making jigs felt wasted so I would only do it when necessary but the precision and convenience that come with jigs is maybe more welcome now than ten years ago. This is a good reference that I can leave in the shop. It's true that you can find many excellent jigs on the internet but I'm still a believer in books. Yeung Chang is a skilled and experienced craftsman and these are jigs born from lots of experience. And I can't really improve on the many excellent reviews but I can add a photo of the table of contents because that's something I always like to see before buying. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018 by R.A.M. R.A.M.
      • Quick, good quality, great content.
    First of all I bought this book used. Received it way ahead of scheduled date and the book looks practically as good as new. I’m happy to leave a positive review for Seller Spike706! Book content: I really like it so far. Clear explanations and numerous practical suggestions. Everything has good pictures next to it, which makes it easier to understand and remember. This is the latest of several books I got on joinery and for sure one I like very much so, containing different aspects compared to other books. As the title says, this focuses on using power tools. Quite a few jigs are explained incl drawings and material list. Clamping is another subject that gets a lot of attention. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019 by Woodworker
      • great joinery reference
    great joinery reference. He shows you how to make 3 essential jigs/sleds for making things. Was reccomended by a employee of Rockler
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016 by J
      • Useful for me as a beginner
    Solid reference guide to lots of joints and how to make them across a variety of tools. Good reference drawings and pictures.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022 by Jeff Ammons
      • nice
    i rather use hand tools any given day, but some projects require power tools. sometimes i read my books or watch videos and see to make this joint go to your table saw, and i think table saw why not router. well this book list all options. some times tool "a" is set up for certain cuts this book tells you how to use tool "b". we all want options and this book lets you pick them. other then that great pictures. if your a power tool guy this book is for you, if like me and rather use a hand plane and back saw its still a great reference when under a gun to get those gifts finished before the holidays, or that table your wife needs now before she runs out and blows money at ikea. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013 by artie2385

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