Requirements of a Halving Join

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These are three basic pictorial representations of a halving joint. As the images suggests, the halving join consists of two sections of timber, both with an opposing section removed in order to fit flushly together effectively creating a strong and solid joint.







http://www.dezeen.com/2010/02/03/prairie-chair-by-von-tundra/comment-page-1/

This chair displays a variety of halving joints. The halving joints used in the chair occur where the rails attach to the legs.




http://www.boatbuildingacademy.com/woodworkingskills.htm

The legs on this table have also used halving joints although they are untraditional as they have to follow a curve rather than a more basic square join.


When constructing a halving join it is important to take into consideration the characteristics of the materials being used. Timber that is defective will reduce strength within the structure and make it difficult to produce a flush or square join. These are a few examples of common defects that may be apparent within timbers.

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