Ive tried googling this for like 3 days and im convinced i simply just do not know the correct phrases or woodworking jargan to find the answer. Im trying to build a cato (walls like a fence) but while i can make the first panel no problem, it is BEYOND me how people create the next board to be at the same height perpendicular to the verticle board. Like -|-|-|- all on the same height. – meaning horizonal and | meaning verticle.
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Take one beam of wood and take out a small part, half the depth of the wood.
Take another piece of wood, do the same,
put them together
add wood glue or a screw for more security
done
I’m not sure I understand what you are describing but I believe what you are looking for is a lap joint. These are quite strong and comparatively easy to make.
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