Dovetail joint dovetails completely from view. The sliding dovetail is a method of joining two boards at right angles, where the intersection occurs within the field of one of the boards, that is not at the end. This joint provides the interlocking strength of a dovetail. Sliding dovetails are assembled by sliding the tail into the socket. It is common to slightly taper the socket, making it slightly tighter towards the rear of the joint, so that the two components can be slid together easily but the joint becomes tighter as the finished position is reached. Another method to implement a tapered
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) brands for New Zealand after changes to the ownership of the, quite separate, Mitre 10 operation in Australia. MEGA is Mitre 10's "big-box" chain, designed as a one-stop shop for major projects. It directly competes with such chains as Bunnings and The Warehouse. Mega stores offer customers a larger product range than standard Mitre 10 stores including larger garden centres and drive-through facilities, as well as extra services such as cafes and children's play areas. Mitre 10 MEGA stores are predominantly owner operated, however on occasion there is some funding support from the national body. there are 28 Mitre 10