Joints

• What is a mitre joint made by?

  Cutting ends at a 45° angle
• What is the advantage of a mitre joint?

  Creates a neat 90° angle without exposed grain
• What is a butt joint?

  A joint made by placing one end against another
• What is a disadvantage of a butt joint?

  It is easy to make but not very strong
• How is a lap joint formed?

  By overlapping two pieces of wood
• What is the purpose of cutting sections away in a lap joint?

  To fit the pieces together flush
• What does a dovetail joint consist of?

  Interlocking wedge-shaped tails and pins
• Why is a dovetail joint known for its strength?

  Because of its interlocking design
• What is another name for a housing joint?

  Dado
• How is a housing joint created?

  By cutting a groove into one piece of wood
• What is the structure of a mortise and tenon joint?

  A tenon on one piece and a mortise hole in another
• Why is the mortise and tenon joint considered strong?

  It provides a secure fit between pieces
• What are the characteristics of different woodwork joints?

  • Mitre Joint: 45° angle, neat corner, no exposed grain
  • Butt Joint: Simple, easy to make, not strong
  • Lap Joint: Overlapping, fits flush
  • Dovetail Joint: Interlocking, strong, used in drawers
  • Housing Joint: Groove cut, strong joint
  • Mortise and Tenon Joint: Tenon and mortise, strong and traditional
• What is a biscuit joint?

  A method of joining two wood pieces
• How does a biscuit joint work?

  The biscuit swells when glue dries
• What is the shape of the wooden insert used in a biscuit joint?

  Oval-shaped
• What are the steps to make a biscuit joint?

  1. Mark the joint locations on wood pieces
  2. Cut matching oval-shaped slots with a biscuit joiner
  3. Insert a thin wooden biscuit into the slots
  4. Apply wood glue to the slots
  5. Clamp the pieces together while glue dries
• What material is a biscuit made from?

  Compressed beechwood
• Why is glue applied before inserting the biscuit?

  To create a strong bond when dried
• What is the purpose of clamping in a biscuit joint?

  To hold pieces together while glue dries
• What are the advantages of using a biscuit joint?

  • Strong alignment of wood pieces
  • Quick and simple to make
  • Concealed joint ideal for furniture
  • Minimal weakening of wood
• How does a biscuit joint compare to mortise and tenon joints?

  It is easier than mortise and tenon
• Why is a biscuit joint considered a concealed joint?

  It is hidden in the wood pieces
• What does minimal weakening of wood mean in the context of biscuit joints?

  Less material is removed compared to others
• What are dowels used for in woodworking?

  To strengthen a joint
• How can dowels be used instead of nails or screws?

  They can replace nails or screws in joints
• What should dowels be dipped in before use?

  Glue
• How should dowels be fitted into holes?

  They should be driven at a tight fit
• What is another name for a comb joint?

  Finger joint
• How is a finger joint created?

  By cutting complementary rectangular cuts in wood
• Why is a finger joint considered stronger than a butt joint?

  It interlocks pieces for better strength
• What visual analogy helps to understand a finger joint?

  Interlocking fingers at a ninety-degree angle
• How does a finger joint contribute to the aesthetics of a piece?

  It creates a visually appealing interlock