What Is Cross Lap Joint?

Key to this project, your half lap joints, also called cross lap joints. What are they? That's when you cut halfway through the width of the piece of wood on both pieces of wood the same thickness of your piece of wood, and they slide together into a super solid joint. Making a cross lap joint is pretty easy.

What is a cross lap joint used for?

Cross lap joints–or “overlapping” joints–are used to create beautiful, continuous lines in wooden structures and furniture. This article will show you how to cut clean cross lap joints, especially in thicker lumber where typical woodworking tools won't quite do the trick.

What is mean by cross lap joint?

A joint, as between two boards or metal parts, in which the ends or edges are overlapped and fastened together, usually so as to produce a flush or continuous surface.