Wood Joints

Question	Answer
Butt Joint	Carcass Joint + Frame Joint Quick, easy, and not very strong
Finger/Comb Joint	Carcass Joint Simple to make Often machine-manufactured
Mortise and Tenon Joint	Carcass Joint + Frame Joint Good for T joints Can be Through or Stopped
Lap Joint	Carcass Joint Has more touching surface area than a butt joint and is therefore stronger Less end grain is shown
Dovetail Joint	Carcass Joint Very strong; can only be pulled apart in one direction and has a large touching surface area Often cut using jigs
Housing Joint	Carcass Joint Can be Through or Stopped Often used in shelves
Rebate	Carcass Joint A groove cut out of the wood to accept another piece of material
Mitre Joint	Frame Joint Has more surface area than a butt joint and is stronger End grain is completely hidden
Halving Joint	Frame Joint Can be Corner or Cross Strengthened with dowels, screws, or dovetails
Bridle Joint	Frame Joint Strengthened with dowels and dovetails

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	Created by Jason Pinto about 5 years ago