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knee brace
Construction; Carpentry
A diagonal corner brace fastened between a vertical structural member and a horizontal member.
kiln dried
Construction; Carpentry
Wood seasoned in a kiln, under conditions of controlled temperatures, air circulation, and humidity.
knocked down
Construction; Carpentry
Unassembled structural units that require assembly after delivery to a job site.
kerfing
Construction; Carpentry
Saw cuts or grooves that are longitudinal and of varying depths, depending on the wood piece's thinkness. Made on the unexposed surfaces of millwork to relieve stress and avoid ...
keyhole saw
Construction; Carpentry
A long, narrow-bladed saw used for cutting small, often awkward features in various building materials. There are typically two varieties of keyhole saw: the fixed blade type and ...
jointer
Construction; Carpentry
A woodworking machine used to produce a flat surface along a boards length.
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