On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:17:18 GMT, "Peter W.. Rowe,"
wrote:

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:15:44 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry Carl 1 Lucky Texan
wrote:

Is this called a 'trunnel' as in timber framing/ship building?

No. A trunnel depends on the wood getting wet and swelling. The split
tenon technique is used in woodworking, though. Both in a blind
mortise, as described here, and in a through mortise, where you can
drive the wedge in from the other end. In that case, it's usually a
wood of a contrasting color, for decorative purposes.

Carl


Sounds good to me, though I've never heard that term before. Don't happen to
know a better one, so if you like, go with it!

:-)

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Al Balmer
Sun City, AZ