We really love when makers make their construction techniques evident in an aesthetically-pleasing way, and [Laura Kampf] has created a clever joint that reveals how a piece is made. [Kampf] is a ...

The project, named Project CORA, tested the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Cataloni (IAAC) students to design, ...

While the hammer joint seems mainly aimed at birch plywood, [Jiskar] mentions testing it in other materials, such as bamboo, MDF, and even acrylic, although wood seems to be the best application.

Wood joints are a traditional method of joining timber. There are a range of different joints that can be used for different situations that provide a variety of levels of strength and structure.

It's called a halving joint because the pieces are halved in thickness. To get started, make sure you select two good bits of wood, avoiding knots and irregularities in the parts of the timber ...