Keys, Tongues and Slip Feathers - Revision history

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	=====Loose Tongues=====		=====Loose Tongues=====
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	Thin strips ''(or '''Slips''')'' of '''Ply''', timber or other materials can be inserted into a '''Groove''' cut into each joining face to form a '''Loose Tongue''' which completes the joint.		Thin strips ''(or '''Slips''')'' of '''[[Manufactured Board\|Ply]]''', timber or other materials can be inserted into a '''Groove''' cut into each joining face to form a '''Loose Tongue''' which completes the joint.

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	=====Veneer Keys=====		=====Veneer Keys=====
	Small pieces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''Veneer'''] ''(or '''Feathers''')'' can be glued into saw cuts made across a joint to provide additional strength. Note the direction of ~~grain~~ on the Veneer to ensure maximum strength.		Small pieces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''Veneer'''] ''(or '''Feathers''')'' can be glued into saw cuts made across a joint to provide additional strength. Note the direction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] on the Veneer to ensure maximum strength.


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	If the strip is made from timber, its ~~grain~~ should run across the joint ''(i.e. in the direction of the arrow)'' to achieve maximum strength.		If the strip is made from timber, its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] should run across the joint ''(i.e. in the direction of the arrow)'' to achieve maximum strength.
	[[File:SlipFeathers.png\|300px\|right]]		[[File:SlipFeathers.png\|300px\|right]]

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In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''Cabinet Making'''], and other forms of fine woodworking, '''Keys''', '''Tongues''' and '''Slip Feathers''' are terms used ''(sometimes interchangeably)'' to describe small pieces of material ''(usually wood)'' which are used to strengthen a joint. they can also be used to create a decorative effect if a contrasting colour material is used.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28engineering%29 '''Keys'''], '''Tongues''' and '''Slips''' are also terms used in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering '''Engineering'''] to describe small pieces of metal used to locate components.
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[[File:FeatherKeys.png|300px|right]]
=====Veneer Keys=====
Small pieces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''Veneer'''] ''(or '''Feathers''')'' can be glued into saw cuts made across a joint to provide additional strength. Note the direction of grain on the Veneer to ensure maximum strength.

If a contrasting wood veneer is used and/or the directions of the saw cuts varied, some interesting decorative effects can be created.

=====Loose Tongues=====
[[File:Tongues.png|300px|left]]
Thin strips ''(or '''Slips''')'' of '''Ply''', timber or other materials can be inserted into a '''Groove''' cut into each joining face to form a '''Loose Tongue''' which completes the joint.

If the strip is made from timber, its grain should run across the joint ''(i.e. in the direction of the arrow)'' to achieve maximum strength.
[[File:SlipFeathers.png|300px|right]]

=====Shaped Keys and Tongues=====
Small pieces of contrasting wood or other materials can be shaped and inserted into matching recesses to produce bold decoration in addition to adding substantial strength to the joint .

[[Category:Terminology]]