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Japanese wood joints

Long time reader, first time blogger. I thought that because we are discussing wood joints that I would show you all wood joints on steroids. Japanese wood joinery can be very elaborate and complex in its geometry. They are like puzzles and require a great deal of skill and craftsmanship to create. Some of these are ultra complex but elegant. I have to admit though, that even I question why make it so complex... and thats saying a lot coming from me; but the answer is clear: because someone can!
If you want to learn more about Japanese wood joinery, there are many descent books on the subject. Heres one at Amazon: Art of Japanese Joinery.