Box Joints

Box joints are for the most part just that...joints for boxes. Putting box sides together using this joint makes them easy to assemble and it also makes a very nice looking joint. It's a very strong joint even when crudely made.

It can be made in a variety of ways but the most used by the average woodworker is the table saw. The router is also used quite often. Both methods require the use of jigs to position the finger cuts.

These jigs can be bought or shop made and plans are readily available from many woodworking sources. This is a great jig to have available in your shop.

Other Common Woodworking Joints

Joinery Tips and Techniques

Woodsmith Box Joint Jig DVD
Tap into a wealth of tips and techniques on how to cut a perfect joint quickly and easily! Covering everything from stock preparation to table saw applications, this detailed DVD shows you how to get the most from your Woodsmith Jig. Woodsmith DVD

Router Table Jig
Make precise, tight-fitting joints with your router! For use on virtually any router table with a standard 3/4" miter slot, this jig features a smooth-sliding backer sled and three (3) precision-machined aluminum indexing keys to give you air-tight joints with either 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" spacing. Works with stock up to 3/4" thick. Router Table Jig

Biscuit Joints
Bridle Joints
Box Joints
Butt Joints
Dado Joints
Dovetail Joints
Dowel Joints
Finger Joints
Miter Joints
Mortise and Tenon Joints
Pocket Hole Joints
Rabbet Joints
Scarf Joints
Spline Joints
Tongue and Groove Joints

Freud Box Joint Cutter Set
High-quality cutters are easy to use and will produce consistently flawless joints in all wood and wood products. Fast set up for precise 1/4" and 3/8" joints without shims or adjustments! Freud Cutter Set

Woodsmith Box Joint Jig
The easy, accurate way to get perfect-fitting joints. Attaches to any miter gauge and works on any table saw or router table. Woodsmith Box Joint Jig

Woodworker's Guide to Joinery, Book

The longevity of every project is determined by the strength of its joints. This book, part of the Back to Basics series, gives clear, detailed instructions on joinery fundamentals: miter, lap and groove, mortise and tenon, dovetail joints and more. Hundreds of full - color photographs and illustrations guide you through. Whether using hand tools or power tools, you'll get plain-spoken advice on how to make your joinery stand the test of time. 192 pages.

Woodworker's Guide to Joinery, Book

Router Joinery DVD
Routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. In this video, professional woodworker Gary Rogowski demonstrates router joinery techniques that can be mastered by any woodworker. Youâ€™ll see firsthand how to do the work, the tools, the techniques, and the subtle rhythm of each process. 45 minutes. Router Joinery DVD

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Book
Learn how to use this time-saving tool to create durable joints without clamps or special fasteners in a range of stunning furniture projects. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Book