Types of joints

Question 1

What is the purpose of wood joints

Answer 1

1. to increase gluing surface.
2. to decorate the wood.
3. strengthen the joint.

Question 2

state the advantages and disadvantages of the housing joint

Answer 2

1. hold a shelf securely in the middle
   2.pairs well with corners of a lap joints.
   however-
   1.can be tricky to cut neatly.
   2.very accurate marking is required.

Question 3

state the advantages and disadvantages of the mitre joint

Answer 3

1. good for picture frames.
2. looks good as end grains do not show.
   however-
   1.mechainically weak

Question 4

state the advantages and disadvantages of the mortise-tenon joint

Answer 4

1.a joint which has mechanical strength.
2. good for joining a table frame.
however-
1.time consuming to cut.

Question 5

state the advantages and disadvantages of the dowel joint

Answer 5

1. automated machines can drill the holes which makes production quick
2. more accurate.
   however-
   1 harder to line up accurately by hand.

Question 6

state the advantages and disadvantages of the butt joint

Answer 6

1.easy to make
however-
1.not aesthetically pleasing.
2. weak as it lacks mechanical strength

Question 7

state the advantages and disadvantages of the dovetail joint

Answer 7

1. has mechanical strength as it locks everything securely.
2. good for drawer fronts that will get pulled harder.
   however-
   1.very tricky to cut by hand.
3. requires skill and accuracy to produce.

Question 8

State the advantages and disadvantages of the lap joint.

Answer 8

1. easy to cut.
2. quick to make
   however-
   1.not very strong.