Dovetail joint dovetails completely from view. The sliding dovetail is a method of joining two boards at right angles, where the intersection occurs within the field of one of the boards, that is not at the end. This joint provides the interlocking strength of a dovetail. Sliding dovetails are assembled by sliding the tail into the socket. It is common to slightly taper the socket, making it slightly tighter towards the rear of the joint, so that the two components can be slid together easily but the joint becomes tighter as the finished position is reached. Another method to implement a tapered
Architectural Woodwork Institute the board to eleven members, eliminating the Executive Committee, and establishing a Development Council. Architectural Woodwork Institute The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), founded in 1953, is a professional trade association. Member companies are the fabricators of fine finished woodwork, millwork, and furniture. AWI has published a Standard of Care for woodworking since 1961, called the Quality Standards Illustrated. The association is built on the idea of sharing knowledge in many forms – formal programs, seminars and workshops, networking, committee involvement and publications. AWI and its members is devoted to fostering professionalism throughout the industry. Each member firm today garners prestige