Butt Joint
Construction Terms
Definition
The simplest wood joint where two pieces are joined end-to-end or edge-to-edge.
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A joint where one piece of wood overlaps another completely.
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The width of material removed by a saw blade during cutting.
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Wood joint where two pieces overlap, with material removed from each piece.
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To shape wood using cutting tools, or a facility where lumber is processed.
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- Sep 1, 2025