Name: Rayjean B.

Camiguing Date Performed: August 4-9, 2020

Student Number: 09950317585 Date Submitted: August 11, 2020

EXERCISE NUMBER: 2

EXERCISE TITLE: Making Cross-Half Lap Joint

I. INTRODUCTION

Woodworking may be tough, if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing but if you get the right
guidance it will be easier for you to do it. Woodworking can be enjoyable, and pleasing, pastime. However, it is
essential to play it safe when working with tools. While woodworking can be difficult, it can also be satisfying
especially when you finish an art piece you desired. In this activity I was able to learn the importance of
measurements, particularly when your desired piece is something that is like a piece of wood will be fit to
another piece of wood to create one piece. Other than measurements, I have also learned techniques that
make the work easier and I have able to develop my patience and confidence every time I finish a piece.

II. MATERIALS AND METHODS

A. Materials
• Wood (20mm x 45mm x 280mm)
• Hand saw
• Ruler (plastic)
• Steel tape
• Try square
• Wood jack plane
• Chisel (3/8’’ and ½’’)
• Claw hammer
• Hand drill

B. Methods
1. The given wooden piece is checked to ensure its correct size.
2. The wooden piece is firmly clamped in the carpenter’s vice and any two adjacent faces are
planed by the jack plane and the two faces are checked for squareness with the try square.
3. Marking gauge is set and lines are drawn at 44 and 88 mm, to mark the thickness and
4. Width of the model respectively.
5. The excess materials are chiseled out with firmer chisel and then plan to correct size.
6. The mating dimensions of X and Y are then marked using scale and marking gauge.
7. Using the cross-cut saw, the portions to be removed are cut in both the pieces, followed by
chiseling and also the parts X and Y are separated by cross cutting, using the tenon saw.
8. The ends of both the part s are chiseled to exact lengths.
9. A fine fishing is given to the parts, if required so that, proper fitting is obtained.
10. The parts are fitted to obtain a slightly tight joint.
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Cross half-lap joint Is made successfully. When you cut half way through the width of the piece of
wood on both pieces of wood on both piece of wood the same thickness of your piece of wood, and they slide
together into a super solid joint making a cross lap joint. It is plenty strong on its own, it can be used in many
situations to add strength and visual appeal. Once you have made a few half joints they easier to make and you
may never have to worry about the strength. This joint usually used for shop cabinet door frames, work bench
leg frame, outdoor furniture, and internal web frames for furniture such as dresser.

IV. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Cross half lap joints are similar to the type of joinery you see in a log cabin. Each board is neatly interlocked with the
next, and in some cases, can hold everything together without the need for hardware or glue. The more practical
application, like in workbench plans, is to combine the locking strength of a cross lap with some additional
reinforcement - like screws, bolts, and/or glue. Cross half lap joint is a simpler lap joint. They're fairly easy to make,
which means you’ll find cross laps in both simple woodworking projects (like workbenches) and fine furniture (like tables
and chairs). Cross half lap joints call for the same type of work you'll do for cross laps - which means you'll need to
remove a section of material from each adjoining board and then clamp and glue them together. The tools of choice for
this type of procedure are the table saw and router, along with some simple shop jigs that make the whole process
more manageable.

V. RECOMMENDATIONS
Proper table for woodworking, proper PPE to avoid injury and complete woodworking tools.

VI. REFERENCES
Internet resources, Basic Woodworking – Valley Oaks Chapter
VII. APPENDICES
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