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It is a good plan to make the grooves 1/16 in. narrower than the stock is thick to insure a fit, chamfering the under or back sides of the bottom and back if necessary.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

“It is!” snapped Drew, pressing against the panel as he listened close up to the chamfering.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

Cut the four posts to length, chamfering the ends somewhat so that they will not splinter when in use.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part I by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

He dropped to his knees and went over the entire lower chamfering with his broad finger.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

Thru chamfering is best done with a plane, Fig.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William