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How to Make a Box Joint
A box joint, as the names suggests, is often the go to choice of joint for woodworkers making boxes, cabinets or drawers. The joint is made by creating interlocking pins or 'fingers' that slot together...
How to Make a Corner Half Lap Joint
The corner half lap is a simple woodworking joint to achieve and provides good strength though glue application.
A great choice for household furniture and frames, it is a good starting point for those looking to develop their woodworking joinery skills.
What is a half lap joint?
A half lap, or halving joint. is where half the material from each piece is removed and the workpieces interlock like a puzzle piece. They are commonly used on door frames and garden furniture. It’s a simple joint, but requires attention to detail as any imperfections can be seen.
How to cut a corner half lap joint
Watch our Woodworking Wisdom demonstration with fine furniture maker, Sean Evelegh, as he guides you step by step in how to cut a corner half lap joint by hand.
Other woodworking joints
Learn how to cut more woodworking joints by hand in further tutorials, which can be found on our YouTube Channel. Or read our articles below.
How to Make a Castle Joint
In this article we talk you through how to make a castle joint, one of the strongest and most durable joints for furniture making. Castle joints, also known as a Shiro joint, are not only...
How to Make a Half Lap Dovetail Joint
A popular joint in cabinet making, the half lap dovetail joint offers not only strength, but is a great choice for a beautiful finish. It is a mixture between a half lap joint and a...
