Unit 3-C

Question 1

How can wood be joined?
Nails
Screws
Adhesives
Dowels
Naturally interlocking

Question 2

What is a butt joint?
Simple end to end
Reinforced with nails, screws or adhesives

Question 3

What is a mitre joint?
Ends cut at an angle
Reinforced with glue or dowel

Question 4

What is a dado joint?
Slot cut across the grain
Used in cabinet making

Question 5

What is a rabbet joint?
L-shape cut into end of each piece

Question 6

What is a tongue and groove joint?
One side has protruding tongue, other has groove
Strong flush attachment
Used in flooring and panelling

Question 7

What is a dovetail joint?
Interlocking “tails” and “pins”
Strong joint
Used in box construction

Question 8

What is a box joint (finger joint)?
Rectangular interlocking fingers
Enhances glue bond (greater surface area)

Question 9

What is a biscuit joint?
Rugby ball shaped biscuits inserted into slots in wood
Enhances glue bond (greater surface area)

Question 10

What is a mortise and tenon joint?
Tenon – protruding piece
Mortise – corresponding hole
Used in cabinet making and furniture for strength

Question 11

What is a pocket hole joint?
Drilling angled hole in one piece
Joining using screws
Used in cabinet making and furniture