Woodworking Joints

Every woodworking industry has it's own favorite joints that work best for it's applications. For example, the construction industry uses the butt joint as a standard, the cabinet industry likes the pocket hole joint or the dowel joint and wooden boats are built with scarf joints and the tongue and groove joint.

From the need to adapt certain joints to special applications or faster production these standard joints have been modified and sometimes new joints are developed such as the pocket hole joint or the biscuit joint.

Some joints are used not only for their strength but also for their asthetic appeal. The dovetail joint and the box joint are used just this way in the cabinet and furniture industry. They're pointed out as a sign of strength and quality craftsmanship.

Basically joints are developed to solve a particular problem or adapt to a certain application. These joints become the standard for that application until a new idea comes along. Then maybe another new woodworking joint will be developed!

Some Common Woodworking Joints

Joinery Tips and Techniques

Woodsmith Box Joint Jig DVD
Tap into a wealth of tips and techniques on how to cut perfect box joints 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 Box Joint Jig. Woodsmith Box Joint Jig DVD

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. You’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