Old Time Japanese joint

[tlempicke]

Sometimes the new stuff is really old stuff used in a new way.

http://interestingengineering.com/ancient-building-techniques-join-wood-without-glue-nails/

[barrowj]

That is super cool, I always knew they were great craftsmen!!!!

Joe

[Bobtail Farms]

Perhaps mentioned elsewhere, this might be of interest: http://www.flexiblestream.org/project/50-digital-wood-joints