CROSS

HALVING
M AT I L D A A N D E R S O N
(G00389629) & IAIN
COUGHLAN(G00394017)
CROSS HALVING DEFINITION:
• Consists of two pieces of the same thickness that fit together in a cross
shape. 
• Also known as a half lap joint.
CHARACTERISTICS:
• Strong against sideways forces.

• Relies on glue to hold it together,

a dowel may be incorporated to
provide more strength. 

• Simple and quick to mark out

and cut. 
ADVANTAGES:
• Easy to mark out.
• Minimal equipment.
Resists
• Quick to make. forces
well
• Is strong against lateral
forces.
• Can be reinforced with
dowel.
DISADVANTAGES:
• Relies on friction and glue for
strength. Weak to
upward
• Mostly loadbearing strength. and
• Functional rather than a downward
forces
design feature.
THE MAKING OF:
Trench

Shoulders/Walls
 CROSS SECTION

WIREFRAME
 OTHER HALVING JOINTS:
TEE HALVING

DOVETAIL HALVING CORNER HALVING

Fig. 7-9
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Fig. 10
REFERENCES:
• Fig. 1: https://cpcireland.farnell.com/shesto/sq2210-4/engineers-square-4/dp/TL11597
• Fig. 2: https://www.fredaldous.co.uk/products/rico-wooden-3d-fir-tree-set-serrated
• Fig. 3: https://www.pinterest.nz/pin/229542912241548886/
• Fig. 4: 
https://www.woodworkersinstitute.com/furniture-cabinetmaking/projects/support-furnitur
e/tables/drop-leaf-table/
• Fig. 5: http://muconnect.co/4-cube-vertical-organizer/
• Fig. 6: http://wiki.dtonline.org/index.php/Halving_Joint
• Fig. 7-9: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/timber-halving-joints.htm
• Fig 10: https://tenor.com/search/confusedlady-gifs

• SOLIDWORKS stills and animation rendering: Matilda Anderson