In This section, we give you a pictorial walk through of Various wooden Joinery Details. Semester 7 students, this is your forte!
BISCUIT JOINT – less commonly used joint system , can be seen on table tops
BRIDLE JOINT-very strong joint system , very similar but stronger than the mortise and Tenon joint. Commonly used but aesthetically less appealing due to the visibility of the corner grains .
BUTT JOINT– weak and a not aesthetically pleasing joint system. Held together by nails or adhesive. Mainly used in basic wood work only
DOVETAIL JOINT – constructed as a pin and slot system , this joint is very strong but hard to construct. It is held together by adhesive or nails which are applied on the pins. Commonly seen in wooden chests and drawers.
DOWEL JOINT- a strong joint system that is very aesthetical. It is used in strengthening weak joint systems .
HALVING JOINT– this joint system produces a flush interlocking which allows two pieces of wood to pass through each other.
HOUSING JOINT– also called the dado joint, this joint system is very strong and is commonly used in all kinds of wood works due to its ability to withstand stress and simplicity in construction.
MITRE JOINT– a fairly stronger and aesthetic system than the butt joint due to its angular cut , which provides more surface area for adhesive and hides the corner grains. Commonly used in aesthetic frames .
MORTISE AND TENON JOINT– one of the strongest and aesthetically appealing joint systems . it is mainly used in structural areas of wood works .
REBATE JOINT – a fairly stronger system than the butt joint due to the extra groove, mainly used for cabinet construction.
TONGUE AND GROOVE JOINT – A strong joint system due to its larger area for adhesive application . used in table top , floor bed and wood panel construction.
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