Biscuit-Joint Basics
A beginner’s guide to biscuit joinery
Synopsis: Biscuit joints can be used on all wood products and on combinations of different products in one piece. For example, they are a great way to join a plywood carcase and attach an assembled face frame. They also help keep things aligned when gluing solid-wood edging to plywood or assembling solid boards into a wide panel. Tom Begal lays out the basics of biscuit joinery for beginners.
It will never match the beauty of a dovetail or the strength of a mortise-and-tenon, but for speed, accuracy, and ease of use, it’s hard to beat the biscuit joint.
Biscuit joints can be used on all wood products: solid wood, plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and particleboard. For this reason, they are great for cabinetry, which typically involves a mix of solid wood and sheet goods. Biscuits are a great way to join a plywood carcase and attach an assembled face…
Start your 14-day FREE trial to continue reading this story.
Plus, access more than 1,900 in-depth articles and more when you try membership.
Start Your Free Trial NowAlready a member? Log In
Log in or become a member to post a comment.
Sign up Log in