Adhesive is put between the
two edges. They are rubbed
together to spread the
adhesive evenly. The boards
are lined up and held
together with sash cramps.
Framework Joints
Dovetail Halving
A stronger version of Tee Halving.
Use for medium weight frameworks.
Mortise and Tenon
Strong joint that is quite
difficult to cut and fit by hand.
Used for heaver frameworks
and uncovered frameworks.
Comb or Finger Joint
Side-grain to side-grain
contact for extra
strength.
Corner Joints
Corner Halving
Used for lightweight frames and frames that are to
be covered by boarding, such as a door. The joint it
quick and easy to cut.
Corner Bridle
Used for heavier, stronger frames because it has a
large area of contact and cannot be twisted apart
unlike the halving joint. The joint is quite difficult
to cut.
Dowel
Use for lightweight frames. The
hole are difficult to line up unless
a doweling jig is used.
Tee Halving
Use for lightweight frames,
especially those to be
covered with boarding. The
joint it quick and easy to cut.
Crossover Joints
Simple Crossover
In some frameworks pieces of
wood have to cross one
another.
Cross Halving
A quite strong joints that resists
twisting. This is the only crossover
joint that is flush (flat) on both sides.
Box Joints
Butt Joint
A weak joint on its own. The example shown has
a reinforcing wooden strip glued to the inside. A
quick and easy joint to make. This joint can also
be used with manufactured board.
General Box Joint
Used for general furniture construction.
Dovetail Pinning
Another way of reinforcing the joint is
to use pins. For greatest strength the
pins are best used in pairs and angles
towards each other.
Lap Joint
Although stronger than a butt joint,
the lap joint is best when reinforced
with dovetail pinning or screws.