re: Is Scott Phillips (American Woodworker) preventing new wood workers from learning proper Joinery ?

I’ve used pocket joinery, here and there, over the years, but it doesn’t belong everywhere, in every project. Although numerous joinery techniques are time consuming, they sure have a place and are something to accomplish.

When I taught shop, every students’ first project had to be completed with nothing but hand powered tools, other than a corded drill. Reason? I wanted them to know that they could make a nice piece with tools that most folks have in the garage.

Our society seems to have become one of hurry up and get it done. Shame.