Historically, were lap joints used more before the invention of the auger with the feed screw? Suggesting lap joints were more efficient to cut when you didn't have access to the fancy boring bits of today and yesterday.
I see almost no lap joints in the older barns in my area, dating back to the late 1700's and early 1800's on.
So, why did they use half laps.
Ken and DL, do you see more half laps in the older structures or do dates not play a factor?
Tim
