Joining Techniques

Question 1

But joint

Answer 1

Used for lightweight applications such as modelling

Question 2

Dowel Joint

Answer 2

Used in flat pack furniture

Question 3

Finger (comb) joint

Answer 3

Used in boxes

Question 4

Dovetail

Answer 4

Used for making drawers

Question 5

Mortise and Tenon

Answer 5

Heavy-duty frame constructions for funiture

Question 6

Housing Joint

Answer 6

Framework, cabinet and shelving

Question 7

Half Lap joint

Answer 7

Used to make a simple frame or boxes

Question 8

Knockdown fitting

Answer 8

Used to make flat pack furniture

Question 9

Modesty block

Answer 9

Small rigid polymer block that have moulded holes that take screws. Often used for cupboards and storage units

Question 10

Barrel nut and bolt

Answer 10

Uses a cross dowel that is fitted into one of the pieces to be joined. An allen key is used to tighten the bolt. Used to assemble parts of the flat pack furniture

Question 11

Wooden Screws

Answer 11

Have a coarser ptich compaed to sheet metal screws, the shank does not have a thread. The top piece of wood has a clearance hole and the bottom piece of wood has a pilo hole (thinner than the thread).

Question 12

Counter sink

Answer 12

Allows the scew to fit flish with the surface of the wood.

Question 13

Slot head screw

Answer 13

Used for mirrors or light fittings using a slot head screwdriver.

Question 14

Phillips screw

Answer 14

Accepts the tip of the screw driver at 57 degrees and if too much torque is applied, the screwdriver will slip prventing the stripping fof the thread of the screw.

Question 15

Pozidriv screws

Answer 15

Imprive contact with screwdiver and allow greater torque. Used for jobs were multiple joints need to be fastened.