Finger joint
Wedge-shaped connection in wood / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Box joint.
For joints in the finger, see Metacarpophalangeal joint and Interphalangeal joints of the hand.
A finger joint, also known as a comb joint, is a woodworking joint made by cutting a set of complementary, interlocking profiles in two pieces of wood, which are then glued. The cross-section of the joint resembles the interlocking of fingers between two hands, hence the name "finger joint". The sides of each profile increases the surface area for gluing, resulting in a strong bond, stronger than a butt joint but not very visually appealing. Finger joints are regularly confused with box joints, which are used for corners of boxes or box-like constructions.
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