Finger Joints are one of the most effective yet easiest joints you can make. To visualize a finger joint simply interlock the fingers of your hands at a ninety degree angle; hence the name "finger joint." It is stronger than a butt or lap joint
, and often contributes to the aesthetics of the piece. The finger joint is the most common joint used to form long pieces of lumber from solid boards; the result is finger-jointed lumber
. This is also used in design technology for students. Finger joints can be hard to make without the right tools. The finger joint can also be invaluable when fixing tables and chairs and also can be used in such things as floor boards, timber roof and door construction.
