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Mounting. A term used for the intermediate vertical parts of 

 a door. 



Mouse. A crooked bar of lead about the length of the body of 

 a mouse, with an eye for a string at one end. In hanging 

 sashes or replacing broken cords it is an essential tool or 

 instrument. In use, it is put over the "sash-pulley," 

 allowed to fall in the box of the sash-frame and be recovered 

 at the " sash-pocket." The " sash-cord " is fastened to 

 the tail-end of the mouse-string and is pulled down into 

 place after it. See " Sash-pocket." 



Mulay Saw. A long stiff saw which is worked by a pitman 

 attached to the lower end. The upstroke is accomplished 

 by means of a spring pole or some similar device. 



Mulberry. An English ornamental tree, with smooth wood 

 of rich colour and beautiful grain. The wood is durable 

 and used by cabinet makers. It is probably better known 

 for its leaves which are used as food for silkworms. Grows 

 well in towns even when exposed to smoke. 



Mulliou. A vertical division between the lights of windows, 

 screens, etc. 



Multiple Spindle Dovetailing Machine. In which a number of 

 spindles are used for cutting all the dovetails required in 

 the edge of a board at one operation. The cutters used are 

 dovetail in shape and act on two boards, one laid on a table 

 horizontally and the other fixed vertically enabling dovetail 

 and pin to be shaped at the same time. 



Multi-ply Boards. See " Three-ply, Plywood or Built-up 

 Boards " and " Built-up Boards or Stock." 



Muntin. See " Drawbore." 



Myall. An Australian acacia. The wood is dark brown, 

 beautifully marked and violet scented. Used for fancy 

 work and tobacco pipes. 



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Nailing Machines for Boxes. Machines by means of which boxes 

 and packing cases are nailed together. The nails are placed 

 in a hopper and are automatically driven into the wood in 

 the required positions. 



