What is BS 1186-2 – Specification for workmanship about?  
BS 1186-2 focuses on joinery. The main aim of the BS 1186 series is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices for reliable joinery.
BS 1186-2 is the second part of the BS 1186 series of standards that specifies requirements for the fit of parts in various details of joinery, and indicates a degree of care to be exercised in the forming of joints and the application of adhesives.
Note 1: The suitability and selection of joints for specific applications are not included in BS 1186-2.
Note 2: BS 1186-2 does not apply to wood trim.
Who is BS BS 1186-2 - Specification for workmanship for? 
BS 1186-2 on specifications for workmanship is useful for: 
- Joinery manufacturers
- Furniture manufacturers
- Quality control and testing authorities 
Why should you use BS 1186-2 - Specification for workmanship?  
Joinery is a part of woodworking that involves joining pieces of wood or lumber, to produce more complex items. The characteristics of wooden joints - strength, flexibility, toughness, appearance, etc. - derive from the properties of the materials involved and the purpose of the joint. Therefore, different joinery techniques are used to meet differing requirements. 
BS 1186-2 intended to provide a specification and recommendations useful for most requirements of joinery. The requirements for traditional methods of forming joints are given in BS 1186-2. In addition, BS 1186-2 also provides the new but well established methods of laminated, finger jointed and edge jointed wood are included to enable more effective use to be made of the available supplies of timber.
This will help to promote greater consistency of production and economy of products with improved stability. If you are a manufacturer, this can ensure that your products meet the required performance levels.
