Actually got the books for my son for his birthday. Who would figure that the 15 year old that hated going to the shop would turn his garage into his own wood shop.
I'm working my way through the joinery methods using scrap. I think this book is very helpful, it includes tips on making a square joint and includes tips for gluing cauls. The product is finished on a heavy stock and should last for years. I'll have this book in the shop to double check future projects.
I received my copy in the mail and couldn't put it down. I read through about a third of it before taking a break. I can't wait to improve my joinery skills and learn some new techniques to help me make better and stronger wood projects. Thanks Marc
Very good illustration of joint making
Well, it does what it says on the tin. It shows joinery, and that's what's in this book. It gives the basics in a good format such that your creativity can be used to find use cases for each joinery method.
Essential Joinery is quite awesome. Joinery is tricky, and this book provides very practical guidance to walk you through the different options. I appreciate that different approaches are presented for making each joint, as woodworkers have different tools or preferences. It is well-illustrated, concise, and logically organized. The free download of finishing book was a nice bonus. Definitely worth the small investment to have this resource. Thanks Marc!
I thought the book was well done. Very concise steps with good photos. Nicely organiclzed content. Good job!
I am a beginning woodworker. I am also a visual learner. Both these points have me express my gratitude for producing a technical resource with such photographic clarity and perfectly detailed text. I think your writing style matches your speaking abilities I’ve listened to on your many iTunes or Instagram reels. I can hear your voice as I read the text. I will treasure this book and will soon become my dog eared, go to reference book. Thank so much for sharing your expertise in such a clear, detailed easy to follow manner. Rick
Great tutorial
Great book! In trade school for wood working and wanted something tangible to reference. Can't wait to try some of these out.
Great book.
Good book. Quality print and paper
This is a great book! I started woodworking three years ago after I retired from my job. I needed a hobby and starting doing woodworking. Fell in love with it immediately! Your book will help me take my woodworking to the next level - thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Well written. Great instructions. I can’t wait to try some of those joints.
Great book for joinery. I learned a lot of tips and techniques on different methods. Some of the jigs are very useful. Love it.
I like all the different ways to make joinery possible
Haven’t had a chance to dig into it yet. I love Mark’s videos so I’m expecting the book will bejust as good.
Well done pictures really help to understand the different methods