Dovetail joint sliding dovetail would be to taper the tail instead of the socket. When used in drawer construction, a "stopped sliding dovetail" that does not extend across the full width of the board is sometimes referred to as a "French dovetail". Used for: Dovetails are most commonly, but not exclusively, used in woodworking. Other areas of use are: Dovetail joint A dovetail joint or simply dovetail is a joinery technique most commonly used in woodworking joinery (carpentry) including furniture, cabinets. log buildings and traditional timber framing. Noted for its resistance to being pulled apart (tensile strength), the dovetail joint is commonly
Mitre 10 and Western Australia soon started running their own state-based co-operatives, and attention turned to crossing the Tasman. In June 2004 Mitre 10 Australia opened its first "destination hardware" or "big-box" chain at Beenleigh, Queensland. In late 2008 Woolworths Limited and Mitre 10 Australia held talks on the potential acquisition of the company. The "Australian Financial Review" reported that Mitre 10 Australia had held talks with other companies since beginning to find a major buyer or investor, although in early 2009 Woolworths decided the company structure was too complex for a takeover. Mitre 10 Australia was believed to be in talks