Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 257
o generally made \ inch wider than the casings. The style of finish shown at B is known as mitred finish.When mitred finish is used, especially if it is to be varnished, it isabsolutely necessary that the wood be thoroughly dry, as any shrink-age in the casings will cause the mitre joints to open… … Fig. 235« but if they are to be more than W inch thick it is better to makethem of two or even more members, as shown at E and F, Fig. 234.There is less chance for shrinkage where two pieces are used and itrequires less stock. In Section E the piece b is called the back band, and it is re-bated so…
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