Woodworking Joints: Why Strength Isn't Always Better

The woodworking internet preaches that bombproof joinery like mortise-and-tenon and through-dovetails are always superior. But this hierarchy ignores a crucial truth: the right joint depends on your application, not just raw strength. Full article: https://david-ohnstad.com/woodworking-joints-strength-myth/

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David Ohnstad

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Journal: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published: 2026-11-02
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23892974
Primary Topic: Wood Treatment and Properties
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Woodworking Joints: Why Strength Isn't Always Better

David Ohnstad

Nov 2, 2026

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Wood Treatment and Properties

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Woodworking Joints: Why Strength Isn't Always Better

David Ohnstad

November 2, 2026article en

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Wood Treatment and Properties

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