Before i do anything i'll begin with researching joints. Heres a few websites to kick start:

-http://www.ripsdiy.co.za/woodjoins.shtml

-http://www6.district125.k12.il.us/teched/Courses/TDresources/WoodJoints.html

-http://www.deyes.sefton.sch.uk/technology/Keystage3/wood_joints.htm