frame joints

Question 1

what are the four types of frame joints

Answer 1

mortise and tenon
cross halving joint
t-halving joint
bridle joint

Question 2

process of mortis and tenon joint

Answer 2

glue is applied before the joints are pushed together
one piece has a square whole in it and the other has a square sticking out of it

Question 3

properties of mortis and tenon joint

Answer 3

unlikley to break
strong and effective permanent joint

Question 4

uses of the mortis and tenon joint

Answer 4

rails and legs for tables
chairs and other types of furnitre

Question 5

advantage of mortis and tenon

Answer 5

very strong
can be made with screws flor flat pack furniture

Question 6

disadvantage of mortis and tenon

Answer 6

difficult to cut and fit by hand
requires jogs

Question 7

bridle joint process

Answer 7

one piece of wood is cur into a y / v shape and the other is shaped to fill the inside / gap

Question 8

what is the bridle joint used for

Answer 8

picture frames
rails
uprights
table legs

Question 9

bridle joint advantages

Answer 9

easy and straight forward to make
produces stron and rigid and thick joints

Question 10

bridle joint disadvantages

Answer 10

shows the end grain
may not be aestheticalyl mpleasing

Question 11

cross halving joint process

Answer 11

two pieces of wood have dent tn the middle which fit together to form an x shape

Question 12

cross halving joint uses

Answer 12

seen on strengthening rails of table and chairs
common woodworking joint

Question 13

t halving / dovetail halving and half lap joint process

Answer 13

the shape of a v is cut into a plank of wood and the other plank has the letter v cut to the end of it

Question 14

t-halving / dovetail having and half lap joint

Answer 14

used where great strength is not required, they are also much easier to makr out and cut