The Technique of FURNITURE MAKING
APPLICATIONS
Typical applications are shown in 150 where two 3/8 in (9.5 mm) dowels are used to each joint instead of mortises and tenons in a simple framework (150.9); long and short shoulder joint (150:10); a stub tenon and dowels for a grooved frame (the position of grooves, rebates, mouldings, etc. must be marked out first but not worked until after the dowel sockets have been drilled) (150:11); a moulded and rebated frame (150:12).
Where no previous records are available the proprietor must assess his own capabilities and those of his employees. Common joinery items are usually in softwood of fairly large dimensions, with …
The total cost of man-hours at the rates paid, plus overtime rates where applicable, plus health insurance, pensions, paid holidays, etc. have to be considered. Here again these may be …
Costing is the pricing of completed work taking into account not only all the direct expenses— materials, wages and insurances, fuel and power, machining costs, workshop expenses, etc.—but also a …