CROSS HALVING JOINTS

Wood working JOINTSPrepared BY: S. BRYAN J. BAPTISTE

definitionThe term woodworking joints refers to the connection between two pieces of wood or timber in a wooden construction.

definitionWoodworking joints can be formed in three (3) ways:

Between the edges or between the end and face In the direction of the lengthAt angles

Types of jointsThere are three types of woodworking joints:Widening jointsLengthening jointsAngle or framing joints

Cross halving joint

DEFINITION: The cross halving joint is a common wood working joint mainly used in framework constructions. These joints can be seen on the strengthening rails of tables and chairs.

Definition:They are also moderately difficult to construct as they consists of two channels that interlock and are bonded together with adhesives instead of simply just nailing or screwing them together.

How to make a cross halving joint:See handout.

Lets review!!!

#1 What are woodworking joints?

Answer: the connection between two pieces of wood or timber in a wooden construction.

#2How many types of woodworking joints are there?

Answer: three WideningLenghteningAngle

# 3Where are cross halving joints mostly used?

Answer: framework constructions

Challenge question:What type of joint is a cross halving joint?

Answer: lengthening and widening

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