Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Lapped about one half as much as when brought to the proper position: used of rivet-holes that do not meet properly, but are half-blind.
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Examples
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If the rafter is framed to a post or plate that is not securely connected, the half-lapped dovetail would be better, because its interlocking geometry gives intrinsic resistance to rafter spreading.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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This drawing shows a half-lapped dovetail as the collar tie to rafter connection.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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If the rafter is framed to a post or plate that is not securely connected, the half-lapped dovetail would be better, because its interlocking geometry gives intrinsic resistance to rafter spreading.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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If the rafter is framed to a post or plate that is not securely connected, the half-lapped dovetail would be better, because its interlocking geometry gives intrinsic resistance to rafter spreading.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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If the rafter is framed to a post or plate that is not securely connected, the half-lapped dovetail would be better, because its interlocking geometry gives intrinsic resistance to rafter spreading.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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This drawing shows a half-lapped dovetail as the collar tie to rafter connection.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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This drawing shows a half-lapped dovetail as the collar tie to rafter connection.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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This drawing shows a half-lapped dovetail as the collar tie to rafter connection.
BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE Tedd Benson 1980
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The strips are about 2 "wide and 1/2" thick with their ends half-lapped.
Handwork in Wood William Noyes
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Fig. 47 shows a combination of a bevelled dovetail half-lapped joint.
Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. William Fairham
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