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Bridle Joint
Similar to a mortise and tenon, it involves a tenon on one end of a piece and a mortise cut into another. Not as common, but useful for T-junctions and framing.
Miter Joint
A joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner. Used for picture frames or decorative trim.
Butt Joint
A simple joint where two pieces of wood are placed end to end and attached using mechanical fasteners. Common for quick, temporary structures.
Lap Joint
Created by overlapping two pieces of wood, then fastening them together. Employed for signboards or platforms.
Biscuit Joint
A wood joining method using oval-shaped pieces of compressed wood (biscuits) inserted into matching cuts in both pieces of wood. Good for aligning edges.
Pocket-Hole Joint
Utilizes angled holes drilled into one piece of wood to join it to another. Common in furniture making and framing.
Rabbet Joint
A recess or groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood. Often used when making cabinets or bookshelves for backing placement.
Dovetail Joint
An interlocking joinery technique where cutouts in the shape of a 'dove's tail' lock together. Used for strong, permanent connections.
Birdsmouth Joint
A V-shaped cut in the rafter that allows it to sit flush on the top plate of a wall. Used in roof framing to ensure a tight fit.
Dado Joint
A slot cut into the surface of a piece of wood where another piece fits snugly. Used for shelving and cabinet framing.
Box Joint
A type of joint that uses square cutouts on one board and matching projections on the other. Ideal for box corners and shadow boxes.
Halving Joint
Made by cutting half the thickness of two pieces to be joined so that they overlap. Suitable for simple framing or cross bracing.
Mortise and Tenon Joint
Comprises a mortise hole and a tenon tongue. Widely utilized for its strength in framework and leg-and-rail connections.
Tongue and Groove Joint
A method where one piece has a slot (groove) and the other has a ridge (tongue). Commonly used in flooring and paneling.
Scarf Joint
A method of joining two members end to end with long, angled, overlapping cuts. Provides a stronger and more flexible seam, used in dimensional lumber.
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