--- product_id: 5192888 title: "The Complete Japanese Joinery" price: "£206.70" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Comprehensive joinery encyclopedia Hand-drawn intricate illustrations Detailed tool usage & care The Complete Japanese Joinery **Price:** £206.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪚 Elevate your craft with the ultimate Japanese joinery bible—don’t just build, create legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Japanese Joinery - **How much does it cost?** £206.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tools & Techniques Demystified:** Learn the essential tools and their meticulous care to elevate your craft. - • **Unlock a Legacy of Craftsmanship:** Dive into a tradition requiring decades of mastery—your gateway to elite woodworking. - • **Master the Art of Precision Joinery:** Explore over countless traditional Japanese joint styles with expert detail. - • **A Timeless Reference for Woodworking Pros:** Perfect for seasoned woodworkers seeking authentic Japanese joinery inspiration. - • **Visual Learning with Hand-Drawn Illustrations:** Absorb complex joinery concepts through detailed, artisanal sketches. ## Overview The Complete Japanese Joinery is a definitive, richly illustrated reference book detailing traditional Japanese woodworking joints, tools, and techniques. Ideal for experienced woodworkers, it offers deep insights into a craft that demands years of dedication, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and expert knowledge from master carpenters. ## Description This book is clean, excellent condition.SHIPS USPS PRIORITY.FAST FULFILLMENT!! Review: Encyclopedia of Japanese Joinery - If you are interested in Japanese joinery, just about everything and anything you would want to know is here. The book discusses types of wood, the tools required and their use and care, and more styles of joints than I can count. There are 1-2 b/w photos of little value, and the numerous illustrations are all hand drawn with good detail. This is an essential book for anyone interested in the subject, along with "The Art of Japanese Joinery" by Kiyosi Seike. Caveat Emptor: Japanese joinery is an incredibly difficult and high art, and unless you have significant wood working experience, and even then, it is no small task. Most people undergo long and challenging apprenticeships that are a major commitment before they become competant at the art. Special tools with special techniques are essential, as is special and expensive wood. The author says the following about his training: "In my case, the transmission was directly to me from my teacher, over a 5-year period, working 70-80 hours/week. I might add this was thought minimal, but enough to get the basics down. 15-years is thought necessary to become a temple carpenter, the equivalent of 30-years at 40-hours/week." Lenny Brackett of East Wind Inc told me his apprentices are an expense to him for at least the first 5-years, after which they begin to provide some use. With that in mind, this is one of the best books on the subject and I highly recommend it. Review: The Art and skill of Joining - This is a late review for me as I purchased this book in 2006. I have lived in Japan for about two years. prior to that I did some work in remodeling and small buildings. I had training in the technology. So when I watched Japanese woodworkers building in a new suburb in southern japan, I was suprised to see more of a timber frame construction process using round timbers. The masters of joinery at work. I thought to myself how strange? As I said two years ago I purchased this book on my quest to understand beauty and craftsmanship. I still use the phrase of the carpenters training manual to bring me to "reality" when I am involved in "More Power!", "More power tools!" It says find a place under a tree and set up your tools. When I read this I laughed heartily at myself. I had been a tool envious "Norm" follower for many years. He always has bigger and better, even when I was catching up! This is about wood. Hand tools! Craftsmanship! And the heart of the samauri wood worker. These joints have evolved and at one time were secrets of the particular trade guild, only taught to people after long apprenticeships. Look at the joints! Get the spirit of working with the wood. Learn secrets of joining. I liked this book so much that when it got lost in my piles, I bought another. Marc Adams of the Marc Adams school uses a phrase he stole from someone. "See one, do one." It's the way of wood! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #489,582 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #570 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #22,818 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 840 Reviews | ## Images ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UOJeh4XhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Encyclopedia of Japanese Joinery *by R***N on June 3, 2009* If you are interested in Japanese joinery, just about everything and anything you would want to know is here. The book discusses types of wood, the tools required and their use and care, and more styles of joints than I can count. There are 1-2 b/w photos of little value, and the numerous illustrations are all hand drawn with good detail. This is an essential book for anyone interested in the subject, along with "The Art of Japanese Joinery" by Kiyosi Seike. Caveat Emptor: Japanese joinery is an incredibly difficult and high art, and unless you have significant wood working experience, and even then, it is no small task. Most people undergo long and challenging apprenticeships that are a major commitment before they become competant at the art. Special tools with special techniques are essential, as is special and expensive wood. The author says the following about his training: "In my case, the transmission was directly to me from my teacher, over a 5-year period, working 70-80 hours/week. I might add this was thought minimal, but enough to get the basics down. 15-years is thought necessary to become a temple carpenter, the equivalent of 30-years at 40-hours/week." Lenny Brackett of East Wind Inc told me his apprentices are an expense to him for at least the first 5-years, after which they begin to provide some use. With that in mind, this is one of the best books on the subject and I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Art and skill of Joining *by T***) on February 16, 2008* This is a late review for me as I purchased this book in 2006. I have lived in Japan for about two years. prior to that I did some work in remodeling and small buildings. I had training in the technology. So when I watched Japanese woodworkers building in a new suburb in southern japan, I was suprised to see more of a timber frame construction process using round timbers. The masters of joinery at work. I thought to myself how strange? As I said two years ago I purchased this book on my quest to understand beauty and craftsmanship. I still use the phrase of the carpenters training manual to bring me to "reality" when I am involved in "More Power!", "More power tools!" It says find a place under a tree and set up your tools. When I read this I laughed heartily at myself. I had been a tool envious "Norm" follower for many years. He always has bigger and better, even when I was catching up! This is about wood. Hand tools! Craftsmanship! And the heart of the samauri wood worker. These joints have evolved and at one time were secrets of the particular trade guild, only taught to people after long apprenticeships. Look at the joints! Get the spirit of working with the wood. Learn secrets of joining. I liked this book so much that when it got lost in my piles, I bought another. Marc Adams of the Marc Adams school uses a phrase he stole from someone. "See one, do one." It's the way of wood! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by A***R on May 18, 2025* It's a great book, but a little hard to read. I've read that it's two translated books crammed into one. Still, it's a very nice book to have! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Complete Japanese Joinery - The Art Of Japanese Joinery - Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-30*