TASK 2 | JOINERY
TASK 2 | JOINERY
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YOU WILL WORK IN PAIRS FOR THIS TASK
Person 1: Completes the cross-halving joint
Person 2: Completes the dowel joint
Time: 60 minutes
WOOD JOINT #1: THE CROSS HALVING JOINT
One of many wood joints you could utilise in this project, we will practice the cross-halving joint.
A cross halving joint is a woodworking joint where two pieces of timber are notched halfway through their thickness so they can intersect and sit flush at right angles (or sometimes at other angles).
How It’s Made:
How It’s Made:
Marking out: Both pieces are measured so that the width of the notch matches the width of the other piece.
Cutting the notch: Material is removed to a depth equal to half the timber’s thickness.
Assembly: The two notched pieces slide together so their surfaces are flush.
Common Applications / Uses:
Common Applications / Uses:
Frames – e.g. trellises, workbenches, wooden frames, lattice structures.
Furniture – especially in table bases, shelving frames, and bed supports.
Timber structures – like partition walls or display stands.
Garden constructions – planters, fence frames, compost bin frames.
How to Create a Cross-Halving Joint.
This video will take you through each step. The steps shown below this will also help as they are specific to this task.
Tools you will need:
Steps.
Note: Next, you may need to refine your cuts to ensure a flush fit. You can do this by removing a little more material with either the chisel, saw or a file.
You would glue together with wood glue to secure permanently.
WOOD JOINT #2: THE DOWEL JOINT
One of many wood joints you could utilise in this project, we will practice the dowel joint.
A dowel joint is a woodworking joint where wooden dowels (small, cylindrical rods) are used to align and hold two pieces of wood together. It’s essentially a way of creating an invisible mechanical fastener made from wood.
How It’s Made:
How It’s Made:
Marking and alignment: The positions for the dowels are marked on both pieces of wood so the holes line up perfectly.
Drilling holes: Holes are drilled to match the dowel diameter, usually slightly deeper than half the dowel’s length in each piece.
Inserting dowels: Wooden dowels are glued into the holes.
Assembly: The second piece is fitted over the exposed dowel ends with glue, making the joint strong and precise.
Common Applications / Uses:
Common Applications / Uses:
Cabinet frames – for aligning and joining face frames.
Tabletops – joining planks edge-to-edge.
Chairs and stools – connecting legs to rails without metal fasteners.
Shelves and bookcases – fixing shelves to side panels.
Flat-pack furniture – widely used in IKEA-style assembly for easy alignment
How to Create a Dowel Joint.
This video will take you through each step. The steps shown below this will also help as they are specific to this task.
Tools you will need:
Steps.
Note: You would add wood glue into both joint cavities to make the joint permanent.
ONCE FINISHED, DISCUSS AND COMPARE WITH YOUR PARTNER
What are the differences between each joint?
When do you think you would you use one over the other? Why?
Before you forget.
Add photos of your wood joint to your Design Sprints portfolio page.
Add a short reflection using the questions above?
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