Cross halving joint

the cross halving - joint

1. Wood – working JOINTS Prepared BY: S. BRYAN J. BAPTISTE

2. definition The term ‘ woodworking joints ’ refers to the connection between two pieces of wood or timber in a wooden construction.

3. definition Woodworking joints can be formed in three (3) ways: Between the edges or between the end and face In the direction of the length At angles

4. Types of joints There are three types of woodworking joints: Widening joints Lengthening joints Angle or framing joints

5. Cross – halving joint

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. How to make a cross – halving joint: See handout .

9. Let’s review!!!

10. #1 What are woodworking joints? Answer : the connection between two pieces of wood or timber in a wooden construction.

11. #2 How many types of woodworking joints are there? Answer : three Widening Lenghtening Angle

12. # 3 Where are cross – halving joints mostly used? Answer : framework constructions

13. Challenge question: What type of joint is a cross – halving joint? Answer : lengthening and widening

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