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 * Here are the 8 common Woodworking Joints**

Usually, the easier the joint is to make, the weaker it is. So best decide on which joints to use before starting builiding.


 * **Butt Joint.** The simplest joint for joining two pieces of timber, either at a corner or edge to edge. Make it stronger with glue blocks and/or screws. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_1.gif width="106" height="69"]] ||
 * **Lap Joint.** A modification of the butt joint made by cutting a rabbet in the overlapping piece. Adds more gluing surface and strength than a butt joint. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_4.gif width="116" height="55"]] ||
 * **Mitre Joint.** Create this corner joint by sawing one end of each piece to 45°. It demands accurate cutting for best strength and visual appeal.. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_5.gif width="123" height="57"]] ||
 * **Dado Joint.** Most popular on bookcase shelves. A dado cut in one piece receives the end of the other. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_2.gif width="115" height="56"]] ||
 * **Dowel Joint.** Drill aligning holes in each piece of wood, then glue dowels in place for a tight joint. Perfection requires a dowelling jig and bits. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_3.gif width="125" height="55"]] ||
 * **Mortise-and-Tenon Joint.** A strong, traditional joint that can be made even stronger by adding a peg. To add visual appeal mortises may not go all the way through the receiving timber. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_6.gif width="93" height="59"]] ||
 * **Tongue-and-Groove Joint.** This joint allows for wood shrinkage, it's great for floors and paneling. Cut a groove in the edge of one piece and a tongue on the other to fit into the groove. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_8.gif width="121" height="66"]] ||
 * **Through-Dovetail Joint.** One of the best looking joints there is, but also one that requires more patience and accuracy to cut. The interlocking feature makes it really strong, as well as adding visual interest. || [[image:http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/images/basic_woodworking_joints_7.gif width="118" height="66"]] ||

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