What Are Hinging And Shutting Timber Joints
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The closing together of components (ie double or french doors) in furniture, Joinery and carpentry form a joint which can be regarded as air tight, dust proof or water tight are known as hinging and shutting joints.
[edit] Rebated Joints:
These joints are generally found when two doors having rebated front stiles are closed together (i.e. French style doors).
[edit] Lapped Joint:
Formed when a door or drawer is closed. Partly or completely covers a pilaster front frame, edge rails and stiles.
