Performance of dowels in furniture joint / Nurul Ain Abu Hassan

Jointing performance important to ensure produce joint with sufficient strength. In order to have good joint, jointing condition very important to give consideration. In this study, dowel joint performance was evaluated. Only one testing use which is pulling test. Result had compiled and analyse using ANOVA. Result was shown that between three type comparison of species such ramin( Gonystylus spp.), rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis) and dark red meranti ( Shorea spp.) Rubberwood gave significant value throughout ANOVA analysis. Rubberwood has straight groove profile. For comparison between ramin and dark red meranti species, dark red meranti perform better than ramin but through ANOVA analysis there is no significant different between both species. For depth of embedment effect on strength, 20 mm depth was highest in strength compare to 10 and 30 mm depth of embedment.