Among the
simplest of
woodworking joints, and also among the
weakest. The end of one piece of wood is simply butted against the face of another, and
fastened with
screws,
glue, or other means.
Butt joints provide little rigidity, but are very quick to assemble.
A butt joint may be strengthened through the use of a spline, or when attached with dowels or biscuits.