Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building; a general reference work .. (1912)
American School (Lansing, Ill.) · Chicago, American school of correspondence · leaf 34
racks whichextend along the faces of solid squared timbers and boards, seriouslyimpau-ing their strength. Fig. 10 shows checks as they would appearin a square post or column. Conversion of Timber into Lumber. Lumber may be found inlumber yards in certain shapes ready for use, having been cut… … 5 \\ \ \ ^ \\ \ Fig. 11. Economical Methodof Cutting Logs Fig. 12. Another Methodof Cutting Logs heavy timbers. The method of cutting the log determines the appearance of the wood when finished and also affects it in other ways. If the log is to be squared off so as to form only one heavy beam or…
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