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Wood joints (permanent joint) - Coggle Diagram
Wood joints (permanent joint)
Used to make different shapes (boxes/frames/etc.). More complicated as more surface area (glueing area) for stronger joint
Butt joint
Simplest and quickest, but weakest one
Mitre joint
Simple, quick, weak, used for frames, two pieces joined at 45º
Finger joint
Stronger than a but joint because of mechanical connection and increased glueing area
Dowel joint
Strong - mechanical connection. Useful when working with MDF and chipboard. Combined with KD fittings
Housing joint
is used to secure shelves and partitions in carcass constructions.
Halving joint
are stronger than butt joints, thanks to the increased gluing area. They can be reinforced by dovetail nailing, screwing or dowelling.
Mortice and tenon joint
are stronger than halving joints, thanks to the increased gluing area. They can be reinforced by dowelling or, in the case of a through mortise, it can be wedged.
Biscuit joint
Used with man made boards, strong mechanical connection
