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Contents 1 Global view 2 Joinery 3 List of terminology 4 Graphical Index 5 Box combing 6 Dovetail joint in the image 7 (207.69.138.137 07:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC) )identifcation of a dovetail joint?

[edit] Global view

Adding a global view to this subject is analogous to trying to add a global view to "cooking" because all aspects of wood joinery - the woods, tools, techniques, names, and uses - are tied to specific cultural traditions or customs.

[edit] Joinery

Why is this article not called "Joinery" or why is there not an article called Joinery? Is it to avoid ambiguity or is it because "Joinery" is mainly an American word, or is there another reason? It seems to me that the name of this article should be changed to Joinery, but it doesn't much matter since there is a disambiguation page for Joinery that points here.--VegKilla 20:45, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Yes joinery probably is mainly, but not exclusively a modern North American term, while for the Brits and Australians (and in the US in the past), it means finish carpentry. This is a constant problem in the titles of woodworking articles, where the same thing is called by different names in different places and times, while different things are called by the same name. The best we can do is make sure that all bases are covered by disambiguation pages and redirects and trying to use names that are understood by all. There is no authority out there that can say: "This is the correct name for this gizmo."Luigizanasi 15:02, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] List of terminology

When reading this article I found myself having a good idea what certain terms meant (eg end grain) but not absolutely sure. Perhaps a list of such terms together with an explanation would be useful? reetep 10:52, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Graphical Index

A graphical index of joint types would be nice. I know some of the names, and a lot of what joints look like, but I'm not sure which goes with which.

I added some pictures, I think they're up to standard. I hope so. 17:40, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

The picture Image:BoxJoints.PNG is beautiful, but the dovetail joint image is not quite right. I will see if I can get a sketch of something on the talk page soon to show it a little clearer.--VegKilla 20:51, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Box combing

The joint shown in he external link in the finger joint article is not is not box combing. That would require a row of several of the joints shown. The point about box combing is that it simulates a multiple dovetail but is easy to contrive by machine. It is therefore a cheap dovetail joint for drawers and boxes. It relies on glue for remaining together and each part of the joint looks like a comb with stubby teeth. (RJP 18:52, 4 August 2005 (UTC))

The link in the finger joint article shows a weird version with only one finger, which I have never seen before. See [1] (the first Google hit I got), and you will agree that what is called a finger joint in North America is the same as a box-comb in the UK. Your description of a box comb is exactly what is called a finger joint in North America (or at least, what I have always seen them called in my rather voluminous woodworking library). I will fix the finger joint article. Luigizanasi 22:22, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

As to the American names for joints, I take your word for it. :-)(RJP 09:48, 5 August 2005 (UTC))

[edit] Dovetail joint in the image

Number 5 in the image is not a dovetail joint.

[edit] (207.69.138.137 07:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC) )identifcation of a dovetail joint?

I have a Desk given to me which was my great grandfathers. I am trying to id the dovetail in order to find out who may have made this piece and go from there to get futher information if anyone can help me please contact me at my E mail The dovetails in question look like the following. round holes with half shaped circles on the outer edge that connect to each other. I hope this will start a disscusion to help me locate the maker of this desk thank you any and everyone.--207.69.138.137 07:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC)Brenda Ingram --207.69.138.137 07:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC)