Double Tenoned Scarf Joint
In this joinery example, we are detailing two variations of this double tenoned scarf joint. The first uses a hardwood wedge to drive the two pieces together and the other uses pegs. If you want or need a better …
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Through Tenon With a Wedge
When a timber frame load exerts outward thrust on this through tenon with a wedge, the force is well resisted and kept in check. The wedge draws the joint tighter, adding extra strength that you could not get with just …
Tusk Tenon – Two Ways
A tusk tenon can be used in a couple different ways when timber framing. It is most commonly used in a timbered floor system when you are joining one beam to another beam. In the first example, two pegs are …
Scarf Joint With A Wedge
Nothing beats the look and strength of an undersquinted scarf joint with a wedge. In this detail, we illustrate three types of methods to connect the two beams and joints together. Please note that the preferred method for scarf joint placement is over a …
Wedged Mortise and Tenon Joint
This mortise and tenon joint uses a wedge in conjunction with a tapered tenon and mortise to hold itself together giving you a clean looking connection. The key in this joint’s strength is to have all the bearing surfaces between the …
King Post to Tie Wedged Tenon
This exploded view is of a king post to tie wedged tenon – a wedged king post tenon in a truss frame, from a famous meeting house. The tie is a 12 x 12, and the king post is an …
Half Lap Scarf Joint with Table
Here is an exploded view of a half lap scarf joint with table. I suppose you could also use wedges between the tables to pull the scarf together. One half has been rotated to show another view.
Stop Splayed Tabled Scarf
Sometimes in timber framing, it is necessary to join two timbers end to end. This joint is called a scarf joint. One of the most popular scarf joints is the stop splayed table scarf with wedges and under squinted butts. …
Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Timber Frame Joint
Here is a see through view of a wedged half dovetail tie beam tenon and post joint.
Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Detail
Tie Beam Tenon to Post – This is an exploded view of a half dovetail tie beam tenon and the post it connects to. The housing in the post is a diminished haunch. The wedge is usually made of hardwood.