Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have been around for ages and can be executed with nothing more than chisels and a hand saw, plus a lot of practice, of course. But new tools bring new challenges and new opportunities in joinery, like this interesting “hammer joint” that can be made with a laser cutter.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2023/12/04/this-laser-cut-one-piece-wedge-tenon-locks-wood-joints-tight/