box joints

Question 1

what are the three box joints

Answer 1

dovetail joint
finger joint
lapped / rebate joint

Question 2

dovetail joint process

Answer 2

multiple v are cut out of the side of two planks of wood

Question 3

dovetail uses and properties

Answer 3

draws, jewellery boxes, cabinets and furniture
strong

Question 4

dovtail joint advantages

Answer 4

very strong due to lots of side-grain to side-grain contact at angles

Question 5

dovetail joint disadvantages

Answer 5

difficult to make

Question 6

shoulder / rebate / lapped joint process

Answer 6

two steps cut out at the end of one plank of wood and the other is cut to cover the steps

Question 7

shoulder / rebate / lapped joint uses

Answer 7

furniture and box xonstruction
jewellery boxes
often corner joints

Question 8

advantages of a shoulder / rebate / lapped joint

Answer 8

easy to make
versatile
strong when wood is dried correctly

Question 9

shoulder / rebate / lapped joint disdavantages

Answer 9

produces a gap between the baords that can allow for movement
dont hold glue well
difficult to remove
not good for large projects

Question 10

finger joint process

Answer 10

multiple squares are cut out of aand into the side of two different planks fo wood

Question 11

finger joint advantages

Answer 11

strong due to lots of side-grain to side-grain contact
can be considered a design feature will-fitted

Question 12

finger joint disadvantages

Answer 12

very difficult to make and remove

Question 13

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Answer 13

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