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cotter pin
Construction; Home remodeling
Versatile fastening device that is made of ferrous and nonferrous wire. The are inserted into a hole in a bolt, shaft or similar part. An eye on one end prevents the pin from ...
cornice
Construction; Home remodeling
Horizontal projection at the top of a wall or under the overhanging part of the roof.
corner clamp
Construction; Home remodeling
Designed to hold miter or butt joints at a 90º angle. They can be used for gluing picture frames, cabinets, molding and trim.
corner bead
Construction; Home remodeling
A strip of wood or metal for protecting the external corners of plastered walls.
corbel
Construction; Home remodeling
A horizontal projection from a wall, forming a ledge or supporting a structure above it.
coping saw
Construction; Home remodeling
Used for cutting irregular shapes, curves and intricate decorative patterns. The saw consists of a thin blade and a C-shaped steel tension frame.
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