Focus on Wood Joints includes 3D simulations of traditional wood joints and examples of their use in products making it ideal for project research and theory work. Each joint is rated for ease of manufacture (using hand or machine tools) and for materials suitability. This title is available as part of the  Focus D&T Online Resource Pack. See below for sample screenshots and a list of topics.

Drawer Joints

● Dovetail
● Dowel
● Lap
● Finger
● Groove
● Butt

Chair Joints

● Mortise and Tenon
● Dowel

Door Joints

● Mortise and Tenon
● Dowel
● Bridle
● Halving
● Mitre
● Butt
● Rebate

Box Joints

● Dovetail
● Butt
● Lap
● Dowel
● Mitre


Cabinet Joints

● Butt
● Dovetail
● Lap
● Dowel
● Finger
● Edge-to-Edge
● Rebate
● Groove
● Housing

Table Joints

● Mortise and Tenon
● Dowel
● Bridle

Tabletop Joints

● Dowel
● Butt
● Splined
● Biscuit
● Tongue and Groove

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