Tabling
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005843
A method of joining two timber members by cutting a series of interlocking projections and recesses, or 'tables,' into their surfaces. This technique creates a strong mechanical connection that resists separation and shear forces. Tabling is often used in heavy timber framing for scarf joints.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005843 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Carpentry |
| Translations | German: Tabling; Spanish: ensamblaje machihembrado; French: assemblage à tenons et mortaises |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005843",
"term": "Tabling",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A method of joining two timber members by cutting a series of interlocking projections and recesses, or 'tables,' into their surfaces. This technique creates a strong mechanical connection that resists separation and shear forces. Tabling is often used in heavy timber framing for scarf joints.",
"subject": "Carpentry",
"translations": {
"de": "Tabling",
"es": "ensamblaje machihembrado",
"fr": "assemblage à tenons et mortaises"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tabling/"
}
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