Fig. 26.them from springing sidewise. This need be done onlyfor three or four of the joints near the center. A sliptongue joint may also be used instead of dowels. An-other way to overcome the effect of shrinking and swell-ing in large patterns is the use of what is termed Open joints. … Fig. 27 -Fig. 28 If it is required to build a large pattern that is flatand comparatively thin, either circular or square, it CONSTRUCTlONAIv JOINTS 59 would be built as shown by Fig. 27; that is, the sideswould not be built up by gluing narrow boards together,but they would be laid side by side…
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