Why Don't Mortise and Tenon Joints Fall Apart with Wood Movement?
I'm curious about how mortise and tenon joints hold up despite wood movement. When wood expands along its grain, I'd expect the legs of a table, for instance,…
joint strength
Is it Strong to Join Two 4' 2x4s with Dowels?
I'm trying to connect two 4-foot long 2x4s end to end using dowels and wood glue. How does the strength of this joint compare to a single 8-foot…