A simple construction joint often found in cabinet and bookcase construction, the dado is a slot or trench cut all the way across the grain to hold another piece of wood. Used in solid wood and ...

Wood joint mechanics is a critical area of study in woodworking and furniture design, focusing on how different types of joints behave under various loads and conditions. Recent research has ...

You’d be making butt joints, the simplest of all wood joints because they require no cutting and no tools or materials other ...

We really love when makers make their construction techniques evident in an aesthetically-pleasing way, and [Laura Kampf] has created a clever joint that reveals how a piece is made. [Kampf] is a ...

Wood joints are a traditional method of joining timber. There are a range of different joints that can be used for different situations that provide a variety of levels of strength and structure.

While the hammer joint seems mainly aimed at birch plywood, [Jiskar] mentions testing it in other materials, such as bamboo, MDF, and even acrylic, although wood seems to be the best application.