Ian Kirby, who teaches all aspects of woodworking at Kirby Studios in Norwalk, Conn., reveals the long-lost art of dovetailing and shows why the dovetail is the signature of fine furniture making. Sharp photographs, clear drawings, and Kirby’s detailed explanations take the reader step by step through four major corner dovetails (through, single-lap, double-lap, secret miter) and three rail joints (dovetail halving, dovetail housing, drawer top rail). Kirby’s practice exercises allow woodworker’s to build skill with hand tools. A must for amateur and accomplished carpenters!