Joinery

The craft and techniques of connecting two pieces of wood together in cabinet construction. Common cabinet joinery methods include dovetail joints, dado joints, mortise and tenon, dowel joints, butt joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws. The type of joinery used in a cabinet's drawer boxes, face frames, and box construction is one of the most reliable indicators of overall cabinet quality and long-term durability.

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