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A particular method of uniting two pieces of timber together by the extremities, the end of one being cut or notched so as to fit into the other, making the part where the junction takes place of the same thickness as the rest of the pieces of timber.

Scarfing Design

A particular method of uniting two pieces of timber together by the extremities, the end of one being…

"The instant this is done and the galvanic circle completed, the needle will deviate from its north and south position, turning towards the east or west, according to the direction in which the galvanic circle flows." -Comstock 1850

Uniting Wire above the Needle

"The instant this is done and the galvanic circle completed, the needle will deviate from its north…

"Direction of the needle when placed at a right angle to the uniting wire." -Comstock 1850

Wire at Right Angle to the Uniting Wire

"Direction of the needle when placed at a right angle to the uniting wire." -Comstock 1850

"Uniting wire below the needle." -Comstock 1850

Uniting Wire Below the Needle

"Uniting wire below the needle." -Comstock 1850

"...with the uniting wire on the east side." -Comstock 1850

Wire on the East Side of the Uniting Wire

"...with the uniting wire on the east side." -Comstock 1850

"Direction of the needle when placed vertical next to the uniting wire." -Comstock 1850

Wire at the Vertical of the Uniting Wire

"Direction of the needle when placed vertical next to the uniting wire." -Comstock 1850