When.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network

2. Angle bracket (fastener) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_bracket_(fastener)

   An angle bracket or angle brace or angle cleat is an L-shaped fastener used to join two parts generally at a 90-degree angle. It is typically made of metal but it can also be made of wood or plastic. Angle brackets feature holes in them for screws. A typical example use of is a shelf bracket for mounting a shelf on a wall.

3. Bridle joint - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridle_joint

   Corner bridle joint T-bridle joint. A bridle joint is a woodworking joint, similar to a mortise and tenon, in that a tenon is cut on the end of one member and a mortise is cut into the other to accept it. [1] The distinguishing feature is that the tenon and the mortise are cut to the full width of the tenon member.

4. Blocking (construction) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blocking_(construction)

   Blocking (dwang, nog, noggin, and nogging) is the use of short pieces of dimensional lumber in wood framed construction to brace longer members or to provide grounds for fixings. Uses [ edit ]

5. Cross bracing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_bracing

   Cross bracing is usually seen with two diagonal supports placed in an X-shaped manner. Under lateral force (such as wind or seismic activity) one brace will be under tension while the other is being compressed. In steel construction, steel cables may be used due to their great resistance to tension (although they cannot take any load in compression

6. Mortise and tenon - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortise_and_tenon

   A mortise and tenon (occasionally mortice and tenon) joint connects two pieces of wood or other material. Woodworkers around the world have used it for thousands of years to join pieces of wood, mainly when the adjoining pieces connect at right angles. Mortise and tenon joints are strong and stable joints that can be used in many projects.

7. Bracket (architecture) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bracket_(architecture)

   Corbels are often carved and decorated to enhance their visual appeal, and they can be made from various materials like wood, metal, or stone. Console Brackets: Similar to corbels but more decorative, console brackets are often used indoors for items like shelves and mantels.