Finger joint architecture for wood products, and method and appa

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1997-11-17

1999-11-16

Thomas, Alexander

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ABSTRACT:
A finger joint architecture, method and formation apparatus are disclosed, the finger joint architecture characterized by an array of interspersed projections and cavities formed at an end face of a first wood product. The projections are spaced from one another in both first and second dimensions defining the end face and are formed by the cavities which are bored through the end face. A mating array of projections and cavities is formed at an end of another wood product to be secured to the first wood product. The projections and cavities thus formed are preferably tapered.

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Western Wood Products Association; "Structural-Glued Lumber", Jan. 1995.

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