Inside Out Library · Explore

Building construction and superintendence (1909)

Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 235

An illustration from Building construction and superintendence, 1909, 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,…

Building

Internet Archive · University of Connecticut Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.

More pictures from Building construction and superintendence

More like this