The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery
by Gary Rogowski
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Book Reviews of The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery
Book Review: Flogging's too good for them...
Summary: 3 Stars
Perhaps Taunton could bring back the 'Cat, or maybe Keel-hauling , for their proof reading staff. Was this manuscript ever proofed before being committed to print? I'm no great speller, but this manuscript is missing part or full words in just about every chapter I have read so far. The text flows along nicely then you hit a great rock in the middle of the stream. Then you have to re-read the section a few times to try to figure out what was intended.Although beautifully photographed, many of the photos are too small or are poorly framed so that important details are hard to see. Also I have a hard time following the system of organisation in the book, which seems to double back on itself or repeat near identical sections.
Compared to the companion volume 'Furniture & Cabinet Construction' this book is a big disappointment, especially after waiting for its delayed publication.
Lift your game guys!
Book Review: A Disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
As with most Taunton Press publications, the illustrations and photographs in this book are spectacular and the organization and layout is superb. Nonetheless, I found this book disappointing. It lacks both depth and breadth. I had hoped for a detailed review of wood joinery including some of the more unusual joinery found in Japanese woodworking. This book, however, is targeted more toward the beginner. Even so, it does not cover the details and "tricks" of even the most basic techniques in sufficient detail to allow beginners to easily reproduce them. Consequently, it is unclear who this book was written for - not the beginner as it lacks depth, and not the advanced woodworker as it lacks breadth. Far more effort appears to have been put into appearance and organization than in content.Book Review: Disjointed.
Summary: 2 Stars
I agree with one of the other reviewers: this is a GREAT looking book, filled with well-crafted photos. However, as a beginner woodworker, I was unable to follow most of the text. I thought this book would give step-by-step instructions on accomplishing various joinery solutions. Instead, it merely mentioned the solution and more or less told the reader to fumble his way through it himself. This may be a decent reference book for TYPES of joinery, but if you're looking for guidance in crafting the joints, you'll probably need other material to do so. What is also seriously lacking here is a glossary of terms used throughout the book to help the beginner understand exactly what the author is writing about.Book Review: Truly an excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book from a store and am sorry I did because I paid full retail price instead of Amazon's vastly lower price. Although I did over pay, I still feel that I got my money's worth. This is an EXCELLENT book. The photographs are absolutely top notch. The text is superbly written and very easy to follow. The lay out is great as well. Even the quality of the binding is noteworthy. There are so many types and methods of joinery discussed I was almost overwhelmed and decided to take my time reading the entire book. This truly is a reference manual. I will be buying most if not all of the books in the "Complete Illustrated Guide to..." series as my need and budget allow. Absolutely must have!Book Review: If you do not own this book, your work will suffer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the seminal guide to one of the most important tasks in woodworking. I have learned more from just relaxing with this book than I have filling my dust collector. This will help you with both your design and construction.
Covering methods, design, tools and techniques, Mr. Rogowski has provided all of us with both the inspiration and instructions to greatly improve our woodworking.
Lavishly illustrated with a pictorial table of contents that cannot be beat.
Imagine, building that cabinet without using a single screw or nail...