Wood joints

Question 1

Dowel joint

Answer 1

+ Quick to do
+ Inexpensive
- Not very strong
- Very hard to align

Question 2

Dovetail joint

Answer 2

+ Aesthetically pleasing
+ Skill and dexterity
+ Strong
- Very Skilled
- Time consuming

Question 3

Lap joint

Answer 3

+ Larger surface area
+ Easier to align
+ Easier to manufacture
- Looks basic

Question 4

Housing joint

Answer 4

+ Easy to make
+ Can use a router
- Weak
- Aesthetically poor

Question 5

Comb joint

Answer 5

+ Aesthetically pleasing
+ Lots of surface area to put adhesive in
- Time consuming
- Hard to align
- Hard to measure and cut
- Skilled

Question 6

Mortise and Tenon

Answer 6

+ Easy to manufacture
+ Very strong
+ Neat joint
- Need to be skilled
- Time consuming