Reinforcing joints should include
- fitting a small block into the corner of a joint and gluing or holding the block in place with mechanical fasteners
- using a dowel by drilling a hole into the joint the size of the dowel and installing by inserting it with glue into the joint.
Process/Skill Questions:
- When is the use of a glue block appropriate?
- When is the use of a dowel appropriate?
- When and why is reinforcement necessary?