10 Best Butt Joint Methods | Woodworking Tips & Tricks

[@shawnr888]

I love the no nonsense approach to the video. He doesn't spend ten minutes talking about nothing, he just gets to it!

[@rudyando]

Agreed. I hate it. Even with recipes you’ll look something up and get 1500 words on the history of the recipe and how much their family loved it. Just need the recipe. Thanks!

[@mike_98058]

You must have missed the commercial from 5:09 - 6:39!

[@kempster08]

I agree! You know what, I don't even mind watching the advert because I feel like he deserves it.

[@jomendez6929]

bit like my love life ,, tiny fore play ,, then she starts the stop watch ,,

[@daniellemeganhicban2896]

agreed!

[@donb6474]

we used #10 on our coffee tables we made back in 68 but we had to measure the cut out and use a hand saw and a chisel. worked great. I have not seen that joint made since then. Thank You. #9 is my new favorite.

[@jorgelimon964]

Nice, so not only was.music great back then... So was carpentry

[@elliottdmann]

As a total beginner, this is incredibly helpful. Answered a number of questions I have about joining two pieces of wood together.

[@xxtortellini1016]

Such a simple thing I never thought I would need help with

[@DelenevEdeWet]

I'm so glad I found you. You're making it simple for this stupid. I need to make a somewhat padded headboard from offcuts, using just basic tools, a jigsaw and a drill. Arriving here gave me hope. Thank you

[@thetoughones]

Dude looks like he's gonna be late for a meeting but still nails it.

[@tvoovm7254]

Heh, nails it.

[@mikecove1]

Late because he’s working on a joint and nailing some butt? He’s not the first.

[@philcourteney4328]

Overly complicating my joints always made me late, especially when I’m not a talented craftsman 🍃🥬😮‍💨

[@TheTubeDude]

Great demo.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Larry how are you doing?

[@davebauerart]

I love that you just name them and go for it, no long explanations or strength comparisons, they all work.

[@stephenforde7140]

Love the channel man, straight to the point in quick detail, no time to waste talking about the history of this and that.👍👍

[@TeddyR_Official]

Great video. Each joint has their own application. Having said that, the #3 pocket hole can be done better by having the holes outside rather than inner side of the joint. The screws should be pointing towards towards the board to grab more material.

[@mar504]

Yup, if you are going to do pocket holes at least do them correctly.

[@bmacaz]

Absolutely, this is critical. And more leverage

[@haunthunterify]

Yes that joint he made is weak and will break easily. Outside is the way to go.

[@jessicadwyer9559]

But what about when you want to hide the hole so you drill on the inside??

[@DilerHache]

Very interesting.

[@drumunl]

Mitered Butt Spline is actually the name of my new album. 😂

[@JusBidniss]

Coincidentally, it's also the name of a medical condition I had taken care of last year!

[@drumunl]

@@JusBidniss 😂😂😂

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

they were big in the 60's.

[@atlanteum]

You mean that's not the name of some anime series on Netflix?

[@ecr-9341]

As civilization continues to devolve...

[@sanjoyroystravelblog5413]

You whites peoples are perfect in every field of lives. That's why I respect you and love you. You are using so many machines here to do your woods works perfectly and hassle free.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Roy how are you doing?

[@JkCanvas]

Love that all the joints you showcased were made out of maple and the last one had the red maple leaf for the fall.

[@BDL090754]

I agree, exactly as the below comment, - No B.S. - No vanity "look at me" self filming. Wish there were more like you. Thank you

[@FodderMoosie]

I've been putting a little shelf together with a combination of dowels, hidden dowels, and mitered splines. Only thing is, only two of my 15 joints are at 90 degrees! So it has been a real adventure, figuring all of this stuff out. This has been a helpful video, thank you.

[@mustafamirzaee9508]

when did i ask

[@donzemanovic4205]

Best part of learning how to roll a joint? You get to smoke your mistakes

[@leonardoasaro1832]

@@mustafamirzaee9508 🥶

[@yetti423]

good style of video, no talking crap for twenty minutes, double thumbs up!

[@ALSTR330]

Dang I was kinda hoping you’d test them until failure and rank by strength at the end.

[@Yonatan24]

I would send them over to Matthias Wandel but he has probably fainted from the sight of these pocket holes...

[@Psychlist1972]

Other folks have done those. You really need 3 of each to do a valid test. And pocket holes are more than fine for many joints. :)

[@lar10101]

Way easy to figure out. The strongest joint is the one that has the most gluing surface. The spline joint. I like the blind mitered spline joint, however as it's plenty strong, and is invisible.

[@Psychlist1972]

@@lar10101 Not necessarily. The spline joint goes from edge to edge on the wood and so makes it easier to lever apart. A tenon (loose, domino, or full traditional) is fully housed and so may actually end up stronger. Same with dowels.

[@mattschoon6940]

Yea that would have caught my attention and watch the entire vid

[@JayReidy]

Pocket Joinery: The best thing since the invention of the 45 degree angle :-)

[@MakeSomething]

For real! 🙌

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Jay how are you doing?

[@nemo227]

I like a true dovetail, glued or without glue. Everyone has their own favorites. It's one of the things that make working with wood so interesting and beautiful. Oh, yeah, USEFUL too.

[@myaccount9745]

Also fairly easy and quick if you have a router table set up for it. Not a fan of doing them by hand.

[@nemo227]

@@myaccount9745 Yes, the dang set up sometimes takes longer than the job. Reminds me: I visited a cabinet shop to have them trim down some window shutters (back around 1963). It had been in town for several decades. I was surprised at how they had set up some simple table saws to easily and quickly do specific jobs. I was also impressed at how the old man there carefully double checked all of his measurements and calculations.

[@myaccount9745]

@@nemo227 Oh yeah there's a lot of 'secret' tricks in the trade and combined with skill people can do the craziest things with "simple" tools a hobbyist might not even be able to get done with all the niche tools we have today. It's crazy what some people can do with a circular saw, a drill and some hand tools and guides. I still like having a router and a table saw... I don't mind long set up times if it's built to last. If I make dovetails, it's probably meant to last at least a few years. Else I might as well use nails...

[@nemo227]

@@myaccount9745 Nails . . . nails . . . oh, yeah, those long metal thingies that some people use. (I'm old but still a smartass). I had a musician friend that took up wood working in his early retirement. He would have been a master craftsman. Our kitchen has several things he made: cabinet doors, cabinets, free standing pantry. He died a couple of years ago but the things he built are still here and a daily memory of his craftsmanship. BTW, do you make your living building or is woodworking a personal activity?

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[@lindalober626]

My husband was a woodworker/cabinet maker. His shop is beautiful, he died of Cancer 5 years ago. so I am learning his god given talent! The Table saw joinery is very intimating to me! I am working on making some simple projects and this is very helpful to me. Thanks for sharing

[@MakeSomething]

Hi Linda! Glad you’re learning it! Don’t get overwhelmed with all the joinery choices. One project at a time. Thank you!

[@katzmosestools]

I like big butts and I can not lie

[@MakeSomething]

Oh we know Jonathan! Us other woodworkers can't deny.

[@chrishand259]

This is where Jonathan takes off his glasses and says “stop it!” 🤣

[@iksaxophone]

Fats Domino....didn't think I was gonna see a jazz shoutout here so hell yea! And much thanks for the informative and well-organized video.

[@indestruct1bl3]

I like using corner clamps, then drilling a hole straight through both pieces at a 45" angle for a dowel, just glue it then just cut the dowel ends off, and sand smooth. I generally do this when I am using a lot of soft woods as even when I predrill holes, screws will split the wood near the ends if I look at if funny, haven't had an issue with dowels though.

[@amtechprinters3339]

Way better video than many who try demonstrate simple things but just talks too much, video clips cutted nicely 👌 Learned some new things also

[@stevenvachon9745]

A dowel joint would be the strongest for those who are wondering (other than a dovetail through or half-blind) and is much easier obtained with a jig like the dowelmax. On a miter with a 45deg attachment on the dowelmax, you can drill through and have exposed dowels, an attractive alternative.

[@ruankoen5947]

Im new to this type of work And a dowel just seams so weak Was surprised to read that its the strongest I mean look at how thin the dowels are

[@remynisce33]

Wow love the hidden and visible mitered spline!

[@osvaldocristo]

All drawers in my cabinetry at home (kitchen, washing area, bathrooms, library, panty, bedrooms) were done almost 30 years ago, all butt jointed with glue and a couple of brad nails. Not a single fail so far - and they suffered lots of abuse including surviving two active children, now adults... bottom line is I DO NOT NEED fancy joints for drawers. Of course we can use sophisticated jointing for aesthetics - it is another theme.

[@MakeSomething]

This is great to hear! Thanks!

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Cristo how are you doing?

[@dwighthapeman6590]

Does my heart good seeing someone with tools by Sawstop and Festool doing plain old butt joints.

[@victoreous626]

LOL Like riding a Ferrari downtown in the stop and go at rush hour.

[@peterkrajewski5942]

Dwight Hapeman and what about pocket holes done on the weaker side?

[@peterkrajewski5942]

Dwight Hapeman or using metal hammer instead of a mallet?

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Dwight how are you doing?

[@bornionrealty1683]

clear, crisp and precise.

[@jarrodderr]

Butt joints. My 2 favorite things...👍🏻

[@MakeSomething]

Haha!

[@anasydney6552]

I loved the mitered spline, that was my favorite ❤

[@StumpyNubs]

Tell camera man Dan a Domino is a loose/floating tenon. :)

[@cameradan7648]

Good point, you've earned a cold one.

[@StumpyNubs]

@@cameradan7648 - HA! A viewer!

[@chaseowens1122]

Stumpy Nubs you’re on it with all those computers at your new shop!

[@StumpyNubs]

@@chaseowens1122 - And all of them are tuned to the Make Something channel :)

[@kennethgreer]

What about the hidden dowel? Is that a floating tenon?

[@Aspenrayne]

i love your work bench!

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Phillip how are you doing?

[@tekviper9]

Glad your bringing back some mild humor in your videos, I know you have mentioned in your podcast that you want to be taken more seriously , Just dont be too serious ! :) thank you for sharing your skills.

[@DI43EL]

Nice! 10 ways in 10 minutes. No time wasted

[@j4nch]

I would love to see a comparison of their robustness :)

[@cassiejo0012]

I am new to woodworking and absolutely love it. I spend a lot of time learning all I can. I love this video and subscribed to you. I am trying to learn everything I can about joining wood. I want to make a chest for my grandpa. I have a question. I was interested in the pocket hole method and while looking at videos on it. I found someone who said to put the pocket holes on the outside for strength. I chose this joining way because in your video it was on the inside, so it would be hidden in the chest I want to make. Please clarify if I should use pocket holes on the inside or outside. Thank you so much and I can't wait to watch more videos.

[@Bob_Adkins]

Straight and to the point, you assume the viewer knows the basics, which is refreshing. Thumbs up, and thanks!

[@williamellis8993]

Thanks, David. I never stopped to count the different types of joints and variations. Using Miller dowels is another great method.

[@madometal]

So many brilliant ideas

[@viejitaaa]

Thank you!! So much information - very clearly shown, and explained directly and you get straight to the point! Very, very helpful

[@Usmankhan-ib7eg]

Great ,Excellent explained.

[@alloyd8387]

Would like to have seen a strength test for each type and then a suggestion on best use for each type

[@rfrancoi]

First question that came to mind.

[@sunnydilyte]

Yeah me too. Want to know which one is the strongest of all.

[@turboragtop]

What good does it do to show 10 types of joints without testing them for strength?

[@rfrancoi]

@@turboragtop Gotta agree with you...

[@joemartin4821]

lmao the walk away at 5:02

[@sharonolsen6579]

My favorite: Mitered spline .. I like the way it looks when you see the spline ... very sexy joint !

[@Dsoginventor]

sharon olsen , I have a friend who prefers this type of joint, too. He has trouble making good box joints, but mitered splines are easy for him.

[@teddunagan4101]

Not saying its the strongest but i think the hidden mitered spline is my favorite for being so seamless and unnoticeable.

[@Denali_Rebel]

I like that you can see it. I think it adds character

[@bklock7]

NICE. I made a new Playlist labeled "Woodworking" when I found this video ... 👍🏻

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Brian how are you doing?

[@bluetorch13]

10 min - 10 joints, PERFECT!

[@gentleman_908]

Wow u are a carpenter, thanks for sharing

[@Kashed]

For the ultimate strength I do a mitered spline with a hidden spline with dowels, bisquits, pocket holes, screws and plugs.

[@harmless9012]

And without a couple of nails it will just fall apart

[@barrylast8655]

Lol... is there any wood left?

[@shmackbunz1917]

@@luthfiatthariq8324 They needed some extra joint to handle that much butt

[@johnfreeman6352]

Excellent Well Done Thank You.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Lovely! Too quick for me though! Love to see the final ones in slow mo for the beginner!

[@petermcmillan1773]

They were done so roughly that he didn't want to show them off. Misaligned and pretty terrible quality for a professional, video could also be called how-not-to-use-glue. I know these joints aren't for a customer but jeez. If I did pay this man for a glue joint, I'd like it to be fully glued.

[@jamesbryson9542]

You know you can slow any KZbin video down?

[@wendytravel1]

I,m so impressed ..he Still has all his fingers..can’t say I would

[@Belboz99]

I'd be really interested in seeing some stress testing on these joints... see which one performs best under a load.

[@urbannpa]

Pockets are the best if your not dovetailing it.

[@c.garcia2363]

Mathias Wendell already did the stress tests.

[@purefury702]

Colin @ woodworkweb did a bunch of tests kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJSkhq2VmqigmNk

[@jeffmackdesigns]

Great little video! Love how quick you jumped in to it and started sharing your knowledge!

[@acanadianwoodworker]

1:55 Gaffer tape - one of the most helpful tapes around!

[@pakozdiattila]

Great ideas... big thanks

[@BarkingIron]

David, I’ve been a subscriber of yours for some time now. I enjoy how you don’t spend a ton of time spewing B.S. and you just get down to the point (project). I find your videos informative and reliable. There’s a lot of woodworking channels here on KZbin and unfortunately a lot of them aren’t the best source of information. I look forward to your upcoming videos. Thank You

[@SaxSmoothJazz-ej2zr]

I like this wood joint ur showing and some of them I never knew them.thanks it helps me a lot when I'm going to join timber together.

[@gitaramaker101]

8:05 I thought you rewind it, second look I thought it's a magic trick! I like the spline joints, it looks neat, clean and strong

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GOOD JOB BRO .........................

[@TakersplaceDeOfficial]

I just made myself a plan to build some simple wooden boxes. Well, if that isn't perfect timing for this video :)

[@varietyhub498]

Do you actually need planning!?

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Just do it

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[@jerrydempsey5428]

I've seen before but a reminder of basics is great. Thanks

[@shmookins]

Missed opportunity to test how strong each one is.

[@jorgelimon964]

It's your job to make the video 🙏

[@nafnaf0]

Yes that is what I was thinking.

[@elizabethwalker7190]

Thanks for not talking forever and telling us what you are about to do!

[@Gourmondise]

When I was building my coffee table I used 60mm screw straight down the edge and I have filled up the holes with pine filler. After sanding and 2 layers of linseed oil everything looked like it was done with dowels. Everyone thought it was store bought as I have spent time with the finish. Later I have used the same technique on the dining table and the 4 seater bench.

[@richardsunday1612]

totally awesome, as I have pretty much zero tools I need to have a good think

[@unionruines900]

I've been working on some wine boxes lately so those mitered splines are looking promising.

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The best tecnique ever more works less talk

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Awesome skilful Speechless.thanks for sharing your knowledge

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GOSHDARNIT DAN! MAKE SOMETHING! Thank you two for making me laugh randomly from your videos

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Very useful! Thanks for sharing!

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LAURIE PETERS up

[@rogerwaskow6168]

Great and no chitchat. Down to the point and I even learnt something

[@wagnerluis764]

Hi, man...very nice this video... The last three plugins / examples, the ones I liked the most ... I will practice it and use them in future projects...thank you for sharing them 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Wagner ( from Brazil )

[@WOODVY]

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[@adityabiyani387]

Quick thanks 😊 god bless you

[@withthesehands5799]

And here I was thinking, "there's no way there are 10 ways". Color me surprised. And impressed!

[@Evgeniyart1]

Спасибо за видео. Есть полезные варианты.

[@gallahant]

There are more than double that.

[@chuckmaddox6725]

well, face nail vs face screws and biscuits vs dominoes are basically the same thing. I call fowel :)

[@joekwong4828]

great video for a beginner

[@mrjroeder]

Follow up video: strength testing to see which joint is strongest?

[@cdouglas1942]

job for Matthias Wandel

[@banalanagarajaachari9409]

Very nice

[@josephawatson]

am I the only one that giggles at butt joints still?

[@randyrodriguez4643]

You're certainly not alone!

[@johntimmons3457]

Love to learn about wood working.thanks

[@EdBrentnall]

I came here expecting to find novel ways to smoke. However, I was not disappointed. 👍

[@skipguenter3711]

If you can find the Porter Cable bench mount ... It's got several advantages over the Kreg plastic.

[@seb191319]

Excellent video David, thank you.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Scott how are you doing?

[@junkstough6622]

I was hoping to see finger joints and dovetail joints as well

[@jesustorres2583]

beginner word worker here and this is invaluable info,thanks for sharing.

[@kritikopedo]

Should have put them in the vise after and smacked them with the hammer to see which one ended up being the strongest joint

[@MLaak86]

Tend to my father's approach of using screws personally, at least for various bookcase like boxes.

[@chapmanry]

"Here are 10 ways to do a butt joint. These last two are my favorite. They aren't *technically* butt joints tho. I don't know, we're just having fun. Can't we just have fun?"

[@MakeSomething]

right?!?! Thanks Raul!

[@paolopedaria3942]

yeah your right bcoz its fillet joint actually

[@nickthedrummer1579]

Thank you for all of your help. I truly appreciate you.

[@matthewsnowdon8530]

Sadly these machines cost lots of money that most of us don’t have

[@jjvaliquette1]

Uu

[@nickcOfficial]

The last 3 are next level never seen them before

[@valterleao6795]

Parabéns meu Amigo, adorei ver seu trabalho e suas habilidades! Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@matthewjoyal4088]

Great video, thanks for the ideas.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Matthew how are you doing?

[@KevinLitman]

8:05 - Welcome to Make Something with me, David the Magician Picciuto

[@kennethgreer]

It's a good example of kickback.

[@commanda1824]

my english very poor but i can follow u u are a good teacher👍👍👍

[@AIMBOTKATFISH]

would have liked to know the advantages and disadvantages of each.

[@TNH91]

A domino is just a wide dowel...

[@alhakisan]

Awesome! I love the splines!

[@havenisse2009]

There's also the IKEA way: have a round metal dowel with threads and insert a long-ish machine screw to pull things tight. A few small dowels to control position.

[@nicosgeo]

Can you state IKEA part number?

[@harrison298]

@@nicosgeo They're called "cam lock screws." Do a search for that in google images and you'll recognize them if you've built anything from IKEA.

[@imm311]

Great video! God bless you and your family family

[@trickyplayer8742]

I don’t even know why I watched this

[@randys3913]

Same. Lol. I own no saw. I'm a machinist

[@mjribes]

My favourite - 2 hidden dowels with a countersunk screw inbetween clamp it all together. Quick, easy and strong as hell.