--- product_id: 5192888 title: "The Complete Japanese Joinery" price: "166 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Comprehensive joinery encyclopedia Hand-drawn intricate illustrations Detailed tool usage & care The Complete Japanese Joinery **Price:** 166 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of 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?** 166 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/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 The Complete Japanese Joinery [Sato, Hideo, Nakahara, Yasua, Nii, Koichi Paul] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Complete Japanese Joinery 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: It took at least twenty years and a couple weeks, to receive this book. - I’ve been wanting a copy of this book for more than twenty years. I first found it in my once, second home, the Birmingham Library here in Alabama. Every time I would check this book out, I would dream of building my own custom joinery home and living as simple of a life as possible. Course with a family and knee deep in my American lifestyle, it’s really difficult to find your American dream. But that was mine. Now that I find myself at fifty one, with no children, wife, and the most basic of bills, with no rent or mortgage, I can finally pursue MY American dreams. I remember how difficult everything in this Japanese Joinery book, looked back then. But now it all looks so easy. I suppose wisdom and patience, have finally converged into the definition of a master. But I’m not a master of anything, since I have no affiliations. I’m just a man who’s willing to try anything without fear. I would’ve gladly paid a thousand dollars for this book, in any condition, at this point in my life. If you don’t feel that way also, then maybe this isn’t the book for you. You probably have a different American dream than I do. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #917,373 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #942 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #36,156 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (840) | | Dimensions | 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0881791210 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0881791211 | | Item Weight | 1.75 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 397 pages | | Publication date | June 1, 2000 | | Publisher | Hartley and Marks Publishers | ## Images ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UOJeh4XhL.jpg) ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LGhYB9RLL.jpg) ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YzkbchP5L.jpg) ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Dx32QC+AL.jpg) ![The Complete Japanese Joinery - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314XOi8PsyL.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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It took at least twenty years and a couple weeks, to receive this book. *by S***. on March 9, 2026* I’ve been wanting a copy of this book for more than twenty years. I first found it in my once, second home, the Birmingham Library here in Alabama. Every time I would check this book out, I would dream of building my own custom joinery home and living as simple of a life as possible. Course with a family and knee deep in my American lifestyle, it’s really difficult to find your American dream. But that was mine. Now that I find myself at fifty one, with no children, wife, and the most basic of bills, with no rent or mortgage, I can finally pursue MY American dreams. I remember how difficult everything in this Japanese Joinery book, looked back then. But now it all looks so easy. I suppose wisdom and patience, have finally converged into the definition of a master. But I’m not a master of anything, since I have no affiliations. I’m just a man who’s willing to try anything without fear. I would’ve gladly paid a thousand dollars for this book, in any condition, at this point in my life. If you don’t feel that way also, then maybe this isn’t the book for you. You probably have a different American dream than I do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So many joints; so little time *by R***Y on April 21, 2013* This book is filled with unimaginable ways to join wood. This is not a read for a guy who likes to slap pieces of DF together with some nails. This is more for the artisan who wants to be a master carpenter. It illustrates various a variety of splicing techniques and their funtions. Steer clear of the wakare tsugi butt joint aka the divorce joint. Enough said. Framing techniques are illustrated from ground to roof. This book is a great resource if you are looking for that one joint to master. ## 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.dk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/5192888-the-complete-japanese-joinery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*