This is a guide to the bewildering variety of joints used in woodworking. It takes the reader through the entire process of joinery, from preparing rough timber to assembling the finished joints. It gives illustrated instructions for all kinds of traditional joints, as well as modern alternatives such as dowels, biscuits, fasteners and knockdown joints. The applications of each joint are set out and illustrated, and both hand-tool and power-tool methods are described, along with instructions on marking and measuring for maximum accuracy.