A cogged joint is stronger than a notched because the upper beam is not weakened at its point of support.

It is used in heavy framing.
_No.23.A forked tenon joint_, Fig.

265, is made by cutting a fork in the end of one member, and notching the other member to fit into the fork, so that neither piece can slip.

It is used in knock-down furniture and in connecting a muntin to a rail, where it is desired that the muntin should run thru and also that the rail be continuous.
_No.24.A rabbet or rebate or ledge joint_, Fig.

266, is made by cutting out a portion of the side or end of a board or timber X to receive the end or side of another, Y.It may then be nailed from either the side or end or from both.