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Wood Joints

INCLUDES FREE BONUS PROGRAM - KNOCK DOWN FITTINGS

An interactive resource for selecting and using wood joints in Design Technology

Using exceptionally clear real-time 3D models and linked information pages, students can choose and experiment with 37 traditional joints making this CD ideal for researching the right joint for projects.

Produced with the support of leading furniture manufacturer ERCOL, the CD also contains 80 photos of 'real-world' furniture, with close-ups of the joints being used. The joints are sorted by seven common furniture project areas from chairs to cabinets. Each is supported by informative text and photos and is modelled with a compelling 3D animation. Angle of view, zoom and the opening and closing of these 3D joints are all completely controlled by the student.

Each joint is also rated for ease of manufacture (using hand or machine tools) and for materials suitability.

A built-in word processor allows students to take notes and create reports (illustrated with 3D diagrams and photos from the CD or their own photos) without leaving the main program. These can then be printed, saved or exported into other leading word-processing programs. There's even a tailor-made spelling check built-in! Click here -->

Interactive 3D animations of every joint Each joint swivels in real-time so it can be viewed from any angle and opened and closed

As an added bonus, a separate program on contemporary knock-down fittings, featuring even more 3D models. This module is ideal support for students designing for 'flat-pack' and other mass-produced furniture.

Perhaps best of all, and unlike most educational programs, Wood Joints includes a 'full site' licence - for installing on an unlimited number of workstations at your school.

F E A T U R E S

CD includes FREE Bonus Program
Knock down fittings

Interactive 3D animations of every joint

Each joint swivels in real-time so it can be viewed from any angle and opened and closed

Detailed information on each joint

'real-world photos of the joint in use commercially
close-up photos
suitability of materials
ease of manufacture rating

Add your own photos and text

Teachers can even add or edit text and images using an HTML editor such as Microsoft® FrontPage® (not supplied).
A built-in help module explains how.

Powerful word-processor built-in

Create reports & coursework add photos and diagrams
print and save
built-in spellcheck

Helps students make independent and informed design decisions regarding joints.

Use of 3D interactive models makes it highly engaging for students - an excellent learning tool.
Helps produce high quality documents for coursework folders, with illustrations.
Designed in the UK by Design Technology practitioners for the National Curriculum from KS2 to A level and GNVQ.
Ideal for any student designing in wood.
A powerful visual aid when used with a LCD projector.
Now you can have an example of every joint in the classroom.

computer system requirements

IBM Compatible 486 PC or above for main program (bonus program 'knockdown fittings' requires P200 or higher).
Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT.
12Mb hard drive space.
Compatible with most PC networks.

J O I N T S

mortise & tenon
Corner mortise & tenon
Forked mortise & tenon
Grooved-frame mortise & tenon
Haunched mortise & tenon
Loose wedged mortise & tenon
Through mortise & tenon
Twin mortise & tenon (1+2)
Stopped mortise & tenon
dowel
Dowel (1+2)
Dowelled butt
bridle
Corner bridle
T-bridle
mitre
Mitred butt (1+2)
Splined mitre
edge-to-edge
Biscuit
Edge-to-edge butt
Dowel Joint (3)
Splined edge-to-edge
Tongue & groove
halving
Cross halving
Corner halving
T-halving
Dovetail halving
housing
Stopped
Through
dovetail
Through
Lapped
butt
Butt rub
Square ended butt joint (1+2)
miscellaneous
Finger
Lap
Groove
Rebate