ABSTRACT

After completing this chapter the student should be able to:

State the functions of a woodworkinq joint.

Describe the requirements of a woodworking joint.

Sketch the basic woodworking joints and indicate their proper proportions.

Differentiate between scribing and mitring a moulding and state the factors which determine the method to be used.

Select the best joint for a particular situation.

Name the commonly used woodworking adhesives and describe their properties.

Select a suitable adhesive for a particular situation.