Joints

• What is a housing joint?

  One piece of wood fits into a groove
• How does a mortise and tenon joint work?

  A tenon fits into a square hole in wood
• What tool is used to cut a mortise and tenon joint?

  A tenon saw and a mortise chisel
• What is a mitre joint?

  Two parts are shaped at a 45° angle
• What is a disadvantage of a mitre joint?

  It is weak compared to other joints
• How is a butt joint formed?

  Two pieces are butted together simply
• What is a biscuit joint?

  Uses small oval pieces fitting into slots
• What is the purpose of a dowel joint?

  To reinforce the joint with a peg
• How does a comb joint work?

  Teeth fit into matching slots in wood
• What is a dovetail joint?

  Ends shaped like interlocking tails and pins
• Why is a dovetail joint considered strong?

  It interlocks to resist pulling apart
• What is the main characteristic of a dovetail joint?

  It has decorative interlocking shapes