fox wedge
fox wedge fox wedge. (mach. & carpentry) see under fox... see wedge fox wedge (mach. & carpentry), a wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. the wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it. fastening by fox wedges is called foxtail wedging... see fox | ||||
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