Wood Joints 03- Halving, Dovetail, Housing

What is a halving joint?

A halving joint is an interlocking corner joint

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Where does the name 'halving joint' come from?

It is called a halving joint because each piece of wood is divided in half.

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Where are halving joints used?

Halving Joints are used in furniture and buildings.

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What is a dovetail joint?

A dovetail joint is a strong interlocking joint

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Where does the name 'dovetail joint' come from?

It is called a dovetail joint because the shape of the cuts are like dovetails.

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Where are dovetails used?

Dovetails are used in high quality furniture

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How does a housing joint differ from a rebate?

A housing joint is a central version of a rebate (i.e not on the edge)

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What is an advantage of a housing joint?

a) A housing joint can be used without glue

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Where does the name 'halving joint' come from?

It is called a halving joint because each piece of wood is divided in half.

Where are halving joints used?

What is a dovetail joint?

Where does the name 'dovetail joint' come from?

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