Definitions
- Referring to a wooden peg used in shipbuilding to fasten planks to the frame. - Talking about a wooden dowel used in furniture making to join pieces of wood together. - Describing a wooden pin used in timber framing to secure joints and connections.
- Referring to a wooden peg used in boat building to fasten planks to the frame. - Talking about a wooden dowel used in traditional woodworking to join pieces of wood together. - Describing a wooden pin used in timber framing to secure joints and connections.
List of Similarities
- 1Both treenail and trunnel are wooden pegs used in various types of woodworking.
- 2Both are used to join pieces of wood together.
- 3Both have been used for centuries in traditional woodworking and boat building.
- 4Both are made from hardwoods like oak, ash, or locust.
- 5Both are driven into pre-drilled holes to secure the joint.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Treenail is more commonly used in shipbuilding and furniture making, while trunnel is more commonly used in boat building and traditional woodworking.
- 2Size: Treenails are typically larger than trunnels.
- 3Shape: Trunnels are often tapered at one end, while treenails are usually cylindrical in shape.
Remember this!
Treenail and trunnel are both wooden pegs used in traditional woodworking, boat building, and timber framing. While they share many similarities, such as their function and materials, there are some differences between them, such as their origin, spelling, usage, size, and shape.
