Reflection – A basic example on the halving join

There are three significant factors in the construction of a halving joint that influence accuracy and strength. Marking out is the first process to take place and accuracy within marking out influences the accuracy of processes to follow. Within marking out it is essential to maintain squareness and trueness to measurements. The next defining factor is the saw cuts. As for the marking, squareness in the saw cuts must be maintained. The depth of the cut must also be considered when making a saw cut. The third defining factor is chiselling. Removing the waist through the use of a chisel requires control and accuracy if a flush join is to be produced. In order to produce high quality work during cutting and chiselling the section of timber needs to be secured in a wood vice.