Biscuit

Biscuit

Joint between two boards made by using a biscuit saw to notch out the ends of the joined boards. A pre-manufactured biscuit fits into the slots made by the biscuit saw. The glued biscuit swells as the glue soaks in, forming a very tight fit when the joint dries.

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