mortise and tenon joint

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mortise
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɔː.tɪs/us
/ˈmɔːr.t̬ɪs/
a rectangular hole in a piece of wood, stone, etc. into which another piece is fixed, so that they form ...
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tenon
noun[C]
uk
/ˈten.ən/us
/ˈten.ən/
the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise (= an opening) in another piece of wood to form ...
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joint
noun[C]
uk
/dʒɔɪnt/us
/dʒɔɪnt/
a place in your body where two bones ...
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The beam can be fixed to the top of the post either by just resting upon it or via a mortise andtenonjoint.
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However, due to the precision of fit required for a mortise andtenonjoint, this can be a difficult and time-consuming task.
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These are manufactured in 2x2ftcm 0 squares and the edges fit together like a mortise andtenonjoint.
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It features mortise and tenon jointing, also known as corner-post construction, for the log structure.
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It utilizes mortise and tenon joints that are connected with wooden pegs.
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From material recovered he added the knowledge that mortise and tenon joints had been used in their construction.
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The blocks were held together by mortise and tenon joints in some cases, while in others they used dovetails and gravity.
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Mortise and tenon joints were used in the framing.
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Some rooms show different layers of the building's fabric, including pit sawn framing with mortise and tenon joints and hand finished lining boards.
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The structure originally had mortise and tenon joints to hold up the loft.
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One bay of the early 19th century porch/piazza has been rebuilt using the mortise and tenon joints uncovered during restoration.
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It has corner posts, to which the logs are attached with mortise and tenon joints.
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The two-story house is framed with heavy timber with mortise and tenon joints secured with hardwood pegs.
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Traditionally, rather than nails, mortis and tenon joints and wooden pegs are used.
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The reconstruction was done using construction in use at the time of its original construction, mortise and tenon joints.
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It is attached with mortise and tenon joints and strengthened with 15mmin 1 oak pegs.
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They are sometimes used with solid wood, replacing mortise and tenon joints as they are easier to make and almost as strong.
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