Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building; a general reference work .. (1912)
American School (Lansing, Ill.) · Chicago, American school of correspondence · leaf 112
Fig, 96. Sills Halved and Pinned atCorners Fig. 97. Sills Sometimes Joined byTenon Joint In some parts of the country it is customary to build upthe sill from a number of planks 2 or 3 inches thick, which are spikedsecurely together. A 6 X 6-inch sill can be made in this way from 87 76 CARPENTRY … Fig. 98. Built up Sill three planks 2 inches thick and 6 inches wide, as shown in Fig. 98.Planks of any length may be used, and may be so arranged as tobreak joints with each other in order that the sill may be continuous without splicing. It is often easierand cheaper to build up a sill inthis way…
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