Carpentry - Making L and T joints

Aim - Learning Carpentry structures and their uses

Info – Strong structures are required in carpentry for good looking and durable products. For making these structures joints are used.

Joints are categorized in 4 groups –

1. Lengthening Joints

2. Broadening Joints

3. Framing Joints

4. Angular Joints

Types of Structure –

1. Lap Joints – Two pieces of wood are joined together by making interlocking slits.

2. Simple Lap Joints – This type of joint is useful in increasing wood piece length.

3. Corner Lap joints – This joint is used at corners where fineness is required.

4. Cross Lap Joints – This joint is used to join two strips of wood in a 90 degree angle.

5. Half Lap Joints – This is the simplest joint used for normal wood work where not much effort is required.

6. Tenon and Mortis Joint – This type is used while making frames.

Conclusion –

There are many types of joints used in woodworking and it is necessary to use all of them as they are dedicated to their own jobs.