Essential Joinery Book

About the book:

In Essential Joinery, Marc Spagnuolo, host of The Wood Whisperer, demystifies the art of woodworking joinery by focusing on the five core joint types every woodworker should master — butt joints, rabbets and dadoes, mortises and tenons, half-laps and bridles, and dovetails. Rather than overwhelming readers with hundreds of obscure variations, Marc breaks each category down into clear, practical steps you can follow with the tools you already own. Along the way, he shares his passion for craftsmanship, problem-solving, and the quiet joy found in precision and process. With detailed photos, tool guidance, and honest advice for both hand tool and power tool users, Essential Joinery gives you the knowledge and confidence to build strong, beautiful furniture that lasts a lifetime.

Contents

• 1 - Butt Joints
• 2 - Rabbets, Dadoes & Grooves
• 3 - Mortises & Tenons
• 4 - Half-Laps & Bridles
• 5 - Dovetails