mortise
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Mortise latches and locks tend to be stronger — and more expensive — with a large metal box that fits into a pocket in the side of the door.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2019
Fig. 266-33 Mortise and tenon with rabbet No. 34.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
An Open Slot Mortise at the end of a right-angled frame is seen in Fig.
From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William
Mortise and tenon joints for inside work may be united with glue.
From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William
True Mortise Work.—The essense of good joining work is the ability to sink the chisel true with the side of the member.
From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough
