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Domino joint

Also called: loose tenon, floating tenon, loose tenon joint

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A domino joint joins pieces with a loose tenon, a separate piece fitted into matching mortises, or slots, cut in both pieces. The loose tenon is the domino-shaped joining piece.

Joint form

Each piece receives a mortise. The loose tenon bridges the two mortises when the pieces are brought together.

Timbers for this joint

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