Housing Joint - Revision history

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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====
	A '''Housing Joint''' is used for fixing shelves and partitions into cabinets and book-cases for example. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''Housing'''] ''(aka '''Trench''' or '''Dado''')'' is cut across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain '''Grain'''] to a width equal to the thickness of the shelf or partition it is to receive.		A '''Housing Joint''' is used for fixing shelves and partitions into cabinets and book-cases for example. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''Housing'''] ''(aka '''Trench''' or '''Dado''')'' is cut across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain '''Grain'''] to a width normally equal to the thickness of the shelf or partition it is to receive. <span style="color: green">''('''Note:''' finest quality cabinet work may include housings which are less than the shelf thickness such that shoulders are created)''</span>.


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	* Mark the '''Housing''' across the face of board using a pencil and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' and mark half way down each edge holding the '''[[Try Square]]''' against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]'''.		* Mark the '''Housing''' across the face of board using a pencil and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' and mark half way down each edge holding the '''[[Try Square]]''' against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]'''.
	* Use a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' to scribe along the edges of the '''Housing'''.		* Use a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' to scribe along the edges of the '''Housing'''.
	* Use a '''[[Gauges\|Marking Gauge]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]''' to scribe the depth of the '''Housing''' <span style="color: green">''(Note: depth can vary with the task in hand but should not be more than one third of the timber thickness)''</span>		* Use a '''[[Gauges\|Marking Gauge]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]''' to scribe the depth of the '''Housing''' <span style="color: green">''('''Note:''' depth can vary with the task in hand but should not be more than one third of the timber thickness)''</span>

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	* Mark the '''Housing''' across the face of board using a pencil and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' and mark half way down each edge holding the '''[[Try Square]]''' against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]'''.		* Mark the '''Housing''' across the face of board using a pencil and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' and mark half way down each edge holding the '''[[Try Square]]''' against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]'''.
	* Use a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' to scribe along the edges of the '''Housing'''.		* Use a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Edge]]''' to scribe along the edges of the '''Housing'''.
	* Use a '''[[Gauges\|Marking Gauge]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]''' to scribe the depth of the '''Housing'''.		* Use a '''[[Gauges\|Marking Gauge]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side]]''' to scribe the depth of the '''Housing''' <span style="color: green">''(Note: depth can vary with the task in hand but should not be more than one third of the timber thickness)''</span>

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	<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''		<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
	Students may only use a '''[[Router]]''' when they have been trained and assessed and the assessment shows that they are competent, and are under appropriate supervision of specifically trained staff.		Students may only use a '''[[Router]]''' when they have been trained and assessed and the assessment shows that they are competent, and are under appropriate supervision by specifically trained staff.
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	It is now common practice to cut '''Housing Joints''' using a '''[[Router]]'''.		It is now common practice to cut '''Housing Joints''' using a '''[[Router]]'''.
	* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.		* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.
	* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.		* '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.
	* '''Dovetail Housings''' are similarly cut using a '''Dovetail''' shaped '''Router Cutter'''		* '''Dovetail Housings''' are similarly cut using a '''Dovetail''' shaped '''Router Cutter'''
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			=====Description=====
	A '''Housing Joint''' is used for fixing shelves and partitions into cabinets and book-cases for example. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''Housing'''] ''(aka '''Trench''' or '''Dado''')'' is cut across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain '''Grain'''] to a width equal to the thickness of the shelf or partition it is to receive.		A '''Housing Joint''' is used for fixing shelves and partitions into cabinets and book-cases for example. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''Housing'''] ''(aka '''Trench''' or '''Dado''')'' is cut across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain '''Grain'''] to a width equal to the thickness of the shelf or partition it is to receive.


	[[File:HousingJoint.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:HousingJoint.png\|300px\|right]]
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	[[File:HousingJointMarkingOut.png\|400px\|right]]		[[File:HousingJointMarkingOut.png\|400px\|right]]


	=====Marking Out=====		=====Marking Out=====
	* Prepare the timber to size and mark '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side and Face Edges]]'''.		* Prepare the timber to size and mark '''[[Face Side and Face Edge\|Face Side and Face Edges]]'''.
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			{{Wood Joints Buyers Guide}}


	[[Category:Wood Joints]]		[[Category:Wood Joints]]

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	[[File:ChisellingHousingJoint.png\|400px\|right]]		[[File:ChisellingHousingJoint.png\|400px\|right]]
	=====Cutting the Housing=====		=====Cutting the Housing=====
	* '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and, using a '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' and '''[[Mallets\|Mallet]]''' remove waste from '''one half only''' ''(to avoid the timber splitting out at the rear of the joint)''.		* '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and, using a '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' and '''[[:Category:Mallets\|Mallet]]''' remove waste from '''one half only''' ''(to avoid the timber splitting out at the rear of the joint)''.
	* Turn the timber around and complete waste removal from the '''Housing'''.		* Turn the timber around and complete waste removal from the '''Housing'''.
	* Holding a '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' with one hand on the handle and one on the blade, '''[[Paring\|Pare]]''' away any remaining waste and finish to the lines.		* Holding a '''[[Chisels\|Chisel]]''' with one hand on the handle and one on the blade, '''[[Paring\|Pare]]''' away any remaining waste and finish to the lines.

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	[[File:HousingJointRouter.png\|200px\|right]]		[[File:HousingJointRouter.png\|200px\|right]]
	=====Using a Router=====		=====Using a Router=====
	'''Housing Joints''' ~~can also be cut~~ using a '''[[Router]]'''.		It is now common practice to cut '''Housing Joints''' using a '''[[Router]]'''.
	* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.		* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.
	* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.		* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.

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	=====Using a Router=====		=====Using a Router=====
	~~It is common practice in industry to cut~~ '''Housing Joints''' using a '''[[Router]]'''.		'''Housing Joints''' can also be cut using a '''[[Router]]'''.
	* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.		* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.
	* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.		* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.
	* '''Dovetail Housings''' are similarly cut using a '''Dovetail''' shaped '''Router Cutter'''		* '''Dovetail Housings''' are similarly cut using a '''Dovetail''' shaped '''Router Cutter'''
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			<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!'''
			Students may only use a '''[[Router]]''' when they have been trained and assessed and the assessment shows that they are competent, and are under appropriate supervision of specifically trained staff.
			</span>
			----


	[[Category:Wood Joints]]		[[Category:Wood Joints]]

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	* Start by clearing away waste at the end of the '''Housing''' ''(e.g. using '''[[Forstener Bits]]''' or similar)'' to make space for the end of the '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' when cutting the joint.		* Start by clearing away waste at the end of the '''Housing''' ''(e.g. using '''[[Forstener Bits]]''' or similar)'' to make space for the end of the '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' when cutting the joint.
	* Mark, scribe and cut out a notch at the end of the shelf using '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' and '''[[Chisels]]'''.		* Mark, scribe and cut out a notch at the end of the shelf using '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' and '''[[Chisels]]'''.


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			[[File:HousingJointRouter.png\|200px\|right]]
			=====Using a Router=====
			It is common practice in industry to cut '''Housing Joints''' using a '''[[Router]]'''.
			* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.
			* * '''[[G Cramp\|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and either, clamp a scrap timber fence across the board at a suitable distance from the '''Housing''' location, or clamp on a '''[[Router#Router_Templates_and_Guides\|Router Template]]''' to guide the cutter.
			* '''Dovetail Housings''' are similarly cut using a '''Dovetail''' shaped '''Router Cutter'''


	[[Category:Wood Joints]]		[[Category:Wood Joints]]

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A '''Housing Joint''' is used for fixing shelves and partitions into cabinets and book-cases for example. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''Housing'''] ''(aka '''Trench''' or '''Dado''')'' is cut across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain '''Grain'''] to a width equal to the thickness of the shelf or partition it is to receive.

[[File:HousingJoint.png|300px|right]]
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[[File:HousingJointMarkingOut.png|400px|right]]
=====Marking Out=====
* Prepare the timber to size and mark '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Side and Face Edges]]'''.
* Mark the '''Housing''' across the face of board using a pencil and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Edge]]''' and mark half way down each edge holding the '''[[Try Square]]''' against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Side]]'''.
* Use a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' and a '''[[Try Square]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Edge]]''' to scribe along the edges of the '''Housing'''.
* Use a '''[[Gauges|Marking Gauge]]''' held against the '''[[Face Side and Face Edge|Face Side]]''' to scribe the depth of the '''Housing'''.

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[[File:CuttingHousingJoint.png|400px|right]]
=====Sawing the Housing=====
* Use a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' to '''[[Paring|Pare]]''' away waste and cut a 'Vee' groove to guide the saw.
* '''[[G Cramp|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and, if needed ''(e.g. especially on wide boards)'' clamp a length of timber along the edge of the '''Housing''' to rub the saw against and guide it.
* Also if needed, a piece of suitable thickness timber can be clamped to the bench at the rear of the '''Housing''' to serve as a 'depth stop' when sawing.
* Use a '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' carefully to cut along the edges of the '''Housing'''.

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[[File:ChisellingHousingJoint.png|400px|right]]
=====Cutting the Housing=====
* '''[[G Cramp|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and, using a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' and '''[[Mallets|Mallet]]''' remove waste from '''one half only''' ''(to avoid the timber splitting out at the rear of the joint)''.
* Turn the timber around and complete waste removal from the '''Housing'''.
* Holding a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' with one hand on the handle and one on the blade, '''[[Paring|Pare]]''' away any remaining waste and finish to the lines.
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<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
When '''[[Paring]]''' with a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' it improves control if the knuckles or rear of the hand gripping the blade are also pressed against the work-piece.
</span>
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[[File:CuttingDovetailHousing.png|400px|right]]
=====Dovetail Housing Joint=====
The '''Housing''' can be cut with one or both edges angled inwards - as with a '''[[Dovetail Joint]]'''. This is especially useful on larger bookcases for example, where there might be significant sidewards forces tending to pull the shelf out of the '''Housing'''.

* The timber is prepared and joint marked out as usual.
* '''[[G Cramp|'G' Cramp]]''' the board to the bench top and, if needed ''(e.g. especially on wide boards)'' clamp a length of timber, '''''with its edge planed to the [[Dovetail Joint|Dovetail]] angle''''', along the edge of the '''Housing''' to rub the saw against and guide it.
* Mark and scribe the shoulders on the shelf and cut with a '''[[Tenon Saw]]'''.
* Using a '''[[Chisels|Chisel]]''' with one hand on the handle and one on the blade, '''[[Paring|Pare]]''' away the waste to create the '''[[Dovetail Joint|Dovetails]]''' on the shelf ends.

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[[File:CuttingStoppedHousing.png|400px|right]]
=====Stopped Housing Joint=====
For reasons of aesthetics, it is often preferred if the '''Housing''' does not show at the front edges of a cabinet for example.

* Prepare the timber and mark out the joint as usual.
* Start by clearing away waste at the end of the '''Housing''' ''(e.g. using '''[[Forstener Bits]]''' or similar)'' to make space for the end of the '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' when cutting the joint.
* Mark, scribe and cut out a notch at the end of the shelf using '''[[Tenon Saw]]''' and '''[[Chisels]]'''.

[[Category:Wood Joints]]