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Bridle Joint

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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.

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Miter Joint

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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.

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Butt Joint

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A simple joint where two pieces of wood are placed end to end and attached using mechanical fasteners. Common for quick, temporary structures.

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Lap Joint

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Created by overlapping two pieces of wood, then fastening them together. Employed for signboards or platforms.

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Biscuit Joint

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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.

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Pocket-Hole Joint

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Utilizes angled holes drilled into one piece of wood to join it to another. Common in furniture making and framing.

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Rabbet Joint

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A recess or groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood. Often used when making cabinets or bookshelves for backing placement.

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Dovetail Joint

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An interlocking joinery technique where cutouts in the shape of a 'dove's tail' lock together. Used for strong, permanent connections.

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Birdsmouth Joint

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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.

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Dado Joint

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A slot cut into the surface of a piece of wood where another piece fits snugly. Used for shelving and cabinet framing.

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Box Joint

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A type of joint that uses square cutouts on one board and matching projections on the other. Ideal for box corners and shadow boxes.

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Halving Joint

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Made by cutting half the thickness of two pieces to be joined so that they overlap. Suitable for simple framing or cross bracing.

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Mortise and Tenon Joint

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Comprises a mortise hole and a tenon tongue. Widely utilized for its strength in framework and leg-and-rail connections.

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Tongue and Groove Joint

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A method where one piece has a slot (groove) and the other has a ridge (tongue). Commonly used in flooring and paneling.

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Scarf Joint

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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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