If there were no joints, there could be very little woodwork. They come in a great many varieties. This guide helps to remove the confusion from picking the right joint for the right job.
Carpentry without joints is a miserable affair, depending solely on adhesive, nails, screws, bolts and other fittings.
Though all these have their places, [...]

It’s often thought that only elaborate joints give good results in woodwork. It isn’t true. There are simple ways to join timber, and one of the simplest is the butt joint. It’s easy to make, and can be used on natural timber or man-made boards.
The great thing about butt joints is their simplicity. You can [...]