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[dejana]

I need some advice on a craft project.

Which of these joints would be more stable?



The two pieces to be joined will be round wood dowels, but they will NOT be glued; this needs to be able to be taken apart whenever necessary. The dotted line running through the middle is a screw that will be used to secure the joint. The idea is to be able to attach the two pieces so they will as strong as one piece, or at least as strong as is possible.

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[faithfullove.livejournal.com]

the first one.

[demandingvoice.livejournal.com]

First one. It looks like a dovetail joint.

[jasonulloa.livejournal.com]

Definitely the first one. Depending on where the weight of the project is going to rest, the second joint could either come undone easier or act as a wedge, eventually splitting the other piece over a long period of time. With the first joint, a minimum amount of glue would be needed to hold the joint, as the pieces interlock like a puzzle. With the second joint, the pieces slide apart too easily and must be held together until the glue dries.

[nessabutterfly.livejournal.com]

first... I assume these are fairly thick dowels or you really run the risk of it breaking no matter which joint you use.