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Focus on
Wood Joints

Exceptionally clear 3D models of 37 traditional
joints, linked information pages and 80+ photos
make this an ideal resource for joints and where
they should be used in project work.

Topic areas covered:
• chairs • cabinets • drawers and boxes
• tables • table tops • doors and panels

Joint Categories:
• dowel • housing
• halving • butt • lap
• bridle • dovetail
• mortise & tenon
• groove • mitre
• edge-to-edge
• finger
• rebate
Focus on
KD Fittings &
Flatpack

A study of the common KD fittings and how
designers utilise them in products. Useful
as a teaching aid and as a research tool when designing
products,this resource and Focus on Product Analysis form
part of the Focus DT Online Resource Pack.

Topics Include:
• what is flatpack?
• pros and cons of flatpack
• quirky examples of flatpack
• barrel nut and bolt
• block connector
• cam and dowel
• confirmat screw
• corner plate
• drawer runner Online version: included as
• insert nut part of the DT Resource Pack
• particle board insert
on pages 10-11.
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