Different types of Wood Joints - Tech: Hard Materials

Wood Joints

The simplest and easiest joint to make is a Butt joint where two pieces 

of wood are just glued or nailed together.

It is not very strong and and can be pulled apart without too much effort. 

 It is commonly used in house framing.

Here are some useful ways of joining wooden pieces together that are used In woodwork and carpentry.

1. Housing joint.

a) Find a clear picture of this joint and insert it here.

        

b) What are housing joints most commonly used for?

       Used for fixing shelves or book shelves

c) Are there different kinds of housing joints?   Can you include pictures of them? No

       Tapered Housing Joint

d) Can you find a housing joint anywhere in your house?

       Yes 

2. Mitre joint.

a) Find a clear picture of this joint and insert it here.

       

b) What are mitre joints most commonly used for?

       Furniture such as boxes, draws, dressers etc.

c) Mitre joints are not very strong, how can they be made stronger?

       You could make it stronger by layering wood and using more screws. 

d) Can you find a mitre joint anywhere in your house?

       Yes

3. Finger joint.  (Also commonly called a Box Joint)

a) Find a clear picture of this joint and insert it here.

      

b) What are finger joints most commonly used for?

       Floor boards or doors

c) What makes the finger joint so strong?

        When the two pieces meet they interlock making it very stable and secure.

d) Can you find a finger joint anywhere in your house?

       No

4. Halving joint.

a) Find a clear picture of this joint and insert it here.

       

b) What are halving joints most commonly used for?

       Strengthening the rails of tables and chairs 

c) What makes the halving joint so strong?

         They are interconnected and it is pressing down instead of on the side or upwards

d) Can you find a halving joint anywhere in your house?

      No 

5. Mortise and Tenon joint.

a) Find a clear picture of this joint and insert it here.

      

b) What are Mortise and Tenon joints most commonly used for?

       Frame construction eg. Tables and chairs

c) What makes the Mortise and Tenon joint so strong?

       Its tight fitting design.

d) Can you find a Mortise and Tenon joint anywhere in your house?

       No