Joints Flashcards
What is a temporary joint
A joint that can be undone without damaging ( or the risk of damaging) the product
What is a permanent joint
A joint that cant be undone without damaging ( or the risk of damaging) the product
What is a Dowelled joint
A dowelled joint uses a wooden or plastic peg, called a dowel, which fits into alligned holes to reinforce the joint
What is a Corner Halving joint
A strong joint due to the surface area available for gluing, and the shoulder gives extra mechanical strength
What is a Mortise and Tenon joint
A very strong join cut with a tenon saw and mortise chisel - however, in production, a mortise machine may be used instead
What is a Bridle joint
Similar to mortise and tenon joint - however, the cuts are made to the full width of the timber
What is a Metre joint
A joint cut as a 45 degree angle and glued together. Used for picture frames.
What is a Butt joint
A simple joint where the edges of the timber are glued together, so it is easy to make but weak
What is a Housing joint
A simple slot into one piece, usually cut by a router, often used in shelving. Stronger than a butt joint as it slots in and as more stable
What is a Lap joint
A stronger joint due to the large surface area that can be glued. and a shoulder is cut from the edge one piece
What is a Dovetail joint
Very strong because it locks together and looks good but complex and difficult to cut ( jigs can be used to aid this process). Often used in high quality furniture
What is a Comb joint
A joint that is easier to make than a dovetail. Offers good contact for gluing and the pieces of the wood interlock providing strength. Often used in wooden boxes
Is a Dowelled joint a box joint
No
Is a Corner halving joint a box joint
No
Is a Mortise and tenon joint a box joint
No
