Joinery

Here are some key aspects of joinery:

🔩 Common Types of Joints:

Butt Joint – Two pieces simply butted together. Easy but weak.

Mitre Joint – Similar to a butt joint but cut at an angle, usually 45°, often used for frames.

Dovetail Joint – Strong interlocking joint used in drawer construction.

Mortise and Tenon – A classic, strong joint where a tenon (tongue) fits into a mortise (hole).

Dado Joint – A groove cut into one piece that receives another piece.

Lap Joint – Parts overlap each other, can be half-lap or full-lap.

Box (Finger) Joint – Interlocking fingers; similar to dovetail but square.

🛠️ Tools Used in Joinery:

Chisels

Hand saws

Planes

Clamps

Router

Table saw

Jigs for repetitive accuracy

🪚 Applications:

Cabinet making

Furniture

Doors and windows

Decorative wooden items

Timber framing

Let me know if you’d like diagrams, instructions for making specific joints, or a beginner’s guide to tools and techniques.