A dowel joint is a bu tt joint which is strengthened by wooden pegs called dowels. Used in flat pack furniture
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How are the dowels attached?
The dowels are pushed into both peices of wood as they are glued
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What is an advantage of a dowel joint?
A) Dowel Joints are simple to make in school workshops
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Which is the 'Mortise' and which is the 'Tennon'?
The mortise is the 'keyhole' and the tennon is the key.
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Where are mortise and tennon joints used?
Mortise and Tennon joints are used for furniture and frames
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How can mortise and tennon joints be made?
Mortise and Tennon joints can be made with a chisel or a mortise machine in a school workshop
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What is a finger/comb joint?
A finger/comb joint is an interlocking corner joint.
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What is a disadvantage of a finger/comb joint?
D) The finger/comb joint must be made accurately or the strength and appearance of the joint will be severly limited (therefore, it require higher skill)
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Front
How are the dowels attached?
Back
The dowels are pushed into both peices of wood as they are glued
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