Classic joinery

Classic wood joints without additional fasteners are the very basic methods to connect two pieces of wood, with or without adding glue.Very common joints are bridle, housed, halved, dovetail, mortise and tenon, wedged loose tenon and tongue and groove.

Most classic joints perform best when solid or engineered wood is used rather than MDF or particle board, because these joints use the natural strength of the material as part of the construction.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con


	Non toxic No toxics are produced when making classic wood joints, since only material is removed. However, the type of glue that is used to connect the wood joint can be.	Time consuming Whether made by hand or with stationary machinery, most classic wood joints are time consuming to make. Show Alternatives » Alternatives connections Quick Bolt and nut Contact glue Epoxy glue Natural fibre straps Plastic straps Polyurethane glue Screws – Brass Screws – Galvanized steel Screws – Stainless steel Staples Tie-wraps Wood glue (PVA based)
		Bulky Most wood joints are non disassemblable so a construction takes more space, which increases energy use in transportation. One exeption is the wedged loose tenon joint. Show Alternatives » Alternatives connections that are space saving in transport Bolt and nut Dowels, biscuits and lamellos Natural fibre straps Plastic straps Screws – Brass Screws – Galvanized steel Screws – Stainless steel
	Long lifespan When they are made properly from solid or engineered wood, classic wood joints are a durable and strong connection. Non toxic Joints are not toxic. However, some types of glues that are used to connect the wood joint can offgas and leach small amounts of toxics even after curing.