Fig. 354 is a "birdsmouth joint," a simple joint which can be readily made by the handsaw, used when a spar fits on the wall plate. A nail is shown securing it in position.

Fig. 355 shows the birdsmouth joint where the spar runs over theoutsideof the wall plate, thus allowing a fixing for an ornamental finish.

Fig. 354. - Birdsmouth Joint.

Fig. 355. - Another type of Birdsmouth Joint.