A bevel is the angled edge of the blade that is formed when the blade is sharpened. It is this angle that gives the blade its cutting edge.
Dovetail joint
A dovetail joint is formed by wedge-shaped sections called pins and tails that interlock with each other.
Grain
Grain is the direction and pattern of fibres within the wood.
Housing joint (dado joint)
A housing joint (dado joint) is when two pieces of work are joined at right angles. A groove (dado) is cut in one piece of work while the other piece fits into the slot. This type of joint can be found on shelving units such as bookcases.
Mortise and tenon joint
A tenon (tongue) on the end of one workpiece is inserted into the hole (mortise) in another piece, to form a mortise and tenon joint.
