the cross halving - joint

1. WOOD – WORKING
JOINTS
PREPARED BY: S. BRYAN
J. BAPTISTE

2. DEFINITION
The term ‘woodworking joints’ refers to the
connection between two pieces of wood or
timber in a wooden construction.

4. DEFINITION
Woodworking joints can be formed in three (3) ways:
1. Between the edges or between the end and face
2. In the direction of the length
3. At angles

5. TYPES OF JOINTS
There are three types of woodworking joints:
1. Widening joints
2. Lengthening joints
3. Angle or framing joints

8. DEFINITION:
The ‘cross – halving joint’ is a common wood
working joint mainly used in framework
constructions. These joints can be seen on the
strengthening rails of tables and chairs.

9. DEFINITION:
They are also moderately difficult to construct as
they consists of two channels that interlock and are
bonded together with adhesives instead of simply
just nailing or screwing them together.

10. HOW TO MAKE A CROSS – HALVING
JOINT:
See handout.

12. #1
What are woodworking joints?
Answer: the connection between two pieces
of wood or timber in a wooden construction.

13. #2
How many types of woodworking joints are there?
Answer: three
• Widening
• Lenghtening
• Angle

14. # 3
Where are cross – halving joints mostly used?
Answer: framework constructions

15. CHALLENGE QUESTION:
What type of joint is a cross – halving joint?
Answer: lengthening and widening

16. QUESTIONS