Wood Joints Flashcards
Used for Drawers and furniture
Dovetail joint
What equipment do you need for a Dovetail Joint
Dovetail saw, Dovetail jig, Chisel, Marking gauge, try square
What joint is used for furniture and boxes?
Comb or finger joint
What joint is used to make chair frames and often tables?
Mortise and tenon joint, mortise is the squared hole the tenon is the part that sticks to it
What equipment do you need for a mortise and tenon joint?
PVA glue, tenon saw
What joint would you use for flat-pack furniture?
Dowel Joint
Why are Dowel Joints good/bad?
Good: Strongest type of joint, no screws needed only dowels.
Bad: High accuracy is needed when drilling holes for the dowels.
What equipment do you need for a dowel joint?
Tenon saw, drill, dowels
What joint is used for shelves in cupboards?
Housing joints
What equipment will you need for a Housing joint?
Tenon saw, try square, chisel
Why are dovetail joints good/bad?
Good: High joint quality, Good strength, Looks attractive.
Bad: Very difficult to cut with accuracy by hand.
Why are housing joints good/bad?
Good: Provides strength to the joint.
Bad: Needs to be cut with accuracy.
Why are mortise and tenon joints good/bad?
Good: Lasts a long time.
Bad: Hard to make accurately.
What equipment will you need for a comb or finger joint?
Marking gauge, Tenon saw, Try square
Why are comb or finger joints good/bad?
Good: Good strength, Can be made for a decorative feature.
Bad: Requires high accuracy in marking and cutting.
