Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 82
osely together, and are then nailed in place. Such a joint is called an oblique butt joint. The butt joint does not make a strong connection between the pieces, and should not be used if much strength is required. It depends entirely upon the nails for its strength, and these are very likely to… … Fig. 39. Oblique Butt Joint
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