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The art, trade, or work of building.
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bolt cutters
Construction; Home remodeling
Heavy-duty cutters that cut bolts, threaded rods, cables and other metals from 1/16" to 5/8" thick. The longer cutters have greater strength.
bleeding
Construction; Home remodeling
Seeping of resin or gum from lumber. This term is also used in referring to the process of drawing air from water pipes.
bench band saw
Construction; Home remodeling
This saw has a band or loop-like blade that comes in various widths and strengths for different cutting purposes.
bench vise
Construction; Home remodeling
Tool that mounts on a workbench or table to hold work pieces securely in place between two flat jaws.
bib or bibcock
Construction; Home remodeling
A water faucet to which a hose may be attached, also called a hose bib or sill cock.
beam
Construction; Home remodeling
One of the principal horizontal wood or steel members of a building.
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