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Modern fingerjoints come in many configurations. Structural joints such as those found on fingerjointed laminated beams may be over one inch in length. Joints for non-structural applications may be as short as four millimeters (.157"). Thick and thin cutters are combined to produce the specific joint type. The most common joint types are shown below. See section on head assembly for more information.

REVERSIBLE reversible fingerjoint
MALE-FEMALE (END MATCH) male-female fingerjoint
RE-SAW re-saw fingerjoint
SCARF (FEATHER JOINT) scarf finger joint
HALF-SHOULDER half-sholder finger joint