Paragraph 74. The halved splice is used for the purpose of splicing materials in length. This joint is very similar to the half-lap joint except that the material continues in one direction rather than at right angles. In preparing this joint see that the material is planed perfectly square. Lay out the half-lap as explained in Paragraph 63. Assemble with glue and brads, or nails and screws, as the nature of the work may demand.

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