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Mortise

In printing, a hole cut into a block or plate so type can be inserted.

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Finally, it should be noted that the values reported in this study can only be obtained when the mortised member is reinforced or supported; otherwise, it likely will fail in tension perpendicular to the grain as shown in Figure 1.

Exploratory study of the withdrawal resistance of round mortise and tenon joints with steel pipe cross pins

The lock is mortised into the frame header or at the standard lock height of the door jamb.

The ins and outs of door locks

Used to cut a tenon on the ends of round stock to fit a mortised hole, like a chair rung with the mortise in the chair leg.

Answers to February mystery tools

The tenon members were constructed of 0.8-in.[.sup.2] caobilla, whereas the mortised members were constructed of gmelina.

Bending moment capacity of round mortise and tenon furniture joints

Custom length tenoned aprons can also be paired with mortised legs for special projects.

Wood components. (Illustrated Product Guide: Advertisement)

The rafters are notched and mortised so that they slip over the tenons of the wall studs and seat on the top surface of the side rafter plates.

Demonstration building constructed with round mortise and tenon joints and salvage material from small-diameter tree stems. (Wood Engineering)