Thread: End half check joint

Sue,
I think it's the same as an end half lap joint, ie a half lap formed on the end of a piece of timber. Half lap is where you join two pieces of the same thickness by taking out half of their depth. I'm assuming it's two pieces joined end to end.

Mick

Never heard of one but maybe this will help.

http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/t...ing_joints.htm

Try asking Ralph Jones. He may know.

Good one Bob.

Al

Joyce's Encyclopedia of Furniture Making shows a check joint used for attaching a leg to a rail (Fig 213.5) I think this may be what is meant. Or perhaps the check doesn't go right across the rail in a half check.

Oops, back again...I missed the bit about the 'End'. Unless someone comes up with definite knowledge, I'd go with Mick...he's forgotten more than most of us ever knew.

The end half check joint is the first joint you learn in yr8 wood work in queensland schools.
Others call it a lap joint

It is done on the END of the material by cutting half of the material away usualy creating a square CHECK in the timber. the other half is treated the same.

the joint can then be assembled straight (joining a board in a straight line) or at right angles.

the next joint you learn in the "cross half check"

Terms vary between states & countries and sometimes arround the corner.

this joint could also be called a halving joint.

all valid names.

Good upon you Soundman.

Thanks for the help everyone!

Why was the half czech cross? and what was the other half? Sorry folks, in a silly mood today.

Mick

I think it goes

end half


check


joint



I believe it's a furniture making ritual from the Nimbin area of northern NSW