Woodworking Joinery Basics. Generally, the more difficult the joint, the stronger it is. The characteristics of wooden joints - strength, flexibility, toughness, appearance, etc. - derive from the properties of the materials involved and the purpose of the joint.
The additional strength comes from the different wood grains getting incorporated into the joint, or in the case of solid wood, it increases the surface area for glue. One is, wood is like a sponge and when it gets more humid out, it expands. If we didn't have the ability to join two pieces of wood together in a solid fashion, all woodworking pieces would be sculptures, carved out of a single piece of wood.
And that opens you up to a world of joinery options.
Woodworking Basics is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood for those with little or no experience.
When you're joining two pieces of wood, you have to consider a couple factors. Introduction to Joinery Squaring Wood Metal Fasteners. Generally, the more difficult the joint, the stronger it is.