Joints

Question 1

What are the different kinds of joints (6)

Answer 1

finger/comb joint, dovetail joint, housing joint, half lap joint, mortise and tenon joint, dowel joint

Question 2

Properties of a comb joint

Answer 2

-used to form box shapes
-interlocking fingers reinforced with glue
-made using a jig
-strong and aesthetically pleasing

Question 3

Properties of dovetail joint

Answer 3

-high level of skill
-strength, AESTHETICS
-ideal for cabinets, cuboards, drawers
-dovetail shape means HIGH DIRECTIONAL STRENGTH

Question 4

Properties of a housing joint

Answer 4

-channel cut through one piece which houses second perpendicular piece
-easy to make
-glue can be added or not (create sliding pieces)
-commonly used for shelves and divides

Question 5

Properties of a half lap joint

Answer 5

-VERSATILE and easy to construct
-quick and easy
-not particularly strong
-can be reinforced with bolts, screws, glue

Question 6

Properties of a dowel joint

Answer 6

-quick, simple, effective
-used in flat pack furniture
-cost effective alternative to mortise and tenon joints

Question 7

Properties of mortise and tenon joint

Answer 7

-HEAVY DUTY joint
-used in load bearing timber frameworks
-high shear strength
-can be glued or pinned in place