2. REBATE JOINT
• The rebate joint is a very similar woodwork
joint to the butt joint but the big difference
between the two is that one of the ends of
the timber has a groove cut out of it to
create much better holding strength.
• If more strength is still required you can also
add nails, screws and dowel to the joint just
like you would on a butt joint but no timber
blocks should be needed in the corner
because the rebate joint already has a large
surface for adhesives to be applied.
3. SHOULDER/LAPPED/REBATE
• The advantage that the shoulder joint has
over the butt joint is its strength as the
rebate provides a much greater fixing area
and, once glued, forms a solid corner.
• The lapped joint does have a few small
disadvantages however in that the grains of
one of the joining timber sections will be
visible but if you are using a good quality
timber then the end grains can actually be
made into a feature if cut carefully.
4. HOUSING JOINT
•Housing joints are used when two
pieces meet at right angles on
their narrow face. A shallow trench
is cut across the grain of the
vertical member, the shelf or panel
is then glued into a simple
straightforward housing and all the
loads are transferred to the sides
of the unit. Pins can further
strengthen the joint.
• Used for fixing shelves and
partitions into cabinets
and book-cases.
6. FINGER JOINT
•The finger joint is ideal for box
constructions and is suitable for
use with natural woods such as
pine and mahogany or even
manmade boards such as
plywood and MDF.
•The joint is strong especially
when used with a good quality
glue.
7. FINGER JOINT
• If the joint is cut accurately the
‘fingers should fit together
without any gaps and the glue
ensures that they are virtually
indestructible.
• They are used for a wide range
of products including jewellery
boxes, cabinet construction,
kitchen cupboards and many
others.
8. DOVETAIL JOINT
•The Dovetail Joint is very strong because of
the way the ‘tails’ and ‘pins’ are shaped.
This makes it difficult to pull the joint apart
and virtually impossible when glue is
added.
•This type of joint is used in box
constructions such as draws, jewellry
boxes, cabinets and other pieces of
furniture where strength is required.
9. DOVETAIL JOINT
•It is a difficult joint which requires practice. There are different
types of dovetail joint and when cut accurately they are very
impressive and attractive.
