Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 235
the tongue or spline,as it is called, is made of a separate piece, as at E. Splined jointsare not as frequently used as the tongue and groove ; in joining verythick stuff, as 3 or 4-inch planking, the spline is more economical ofmaterial, and in making a very fine joint it is superior to the… … Fig. 201.—Mitre Joints* ings, fine wainscoting, etc., and in fine cabinet work ; also for mak-ing the angles where mouldings are carried around openings. With a true mitre all parts of the mouldings intersect perfectly, asat A Fig. 201. When skillfully done the mitre makes the handsomest joint,…
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