Carpentry

Carpentry

Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.

Industry: Construction

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corner bead

Construction; Carpentry

Molding that is used to protect corners. Also, in plastering or drywalling, a metal reinforcement strip placed on corner joints prior to application of drywall compound or plaster.

corner brace

Construction; Carpentry

A diagonal brace let into studs for the reinforcement of frame structures.

cope

Construction; Carpentry

To shape or cut the end of a wood molding peice so it will cover and fit the countour of the adjoining molding piece, typically in an inside corner joint. See how to use a coping saw.

compound miter cut

Construction; Carpentry

A mitre cut made at an angle to both the edge and top of the board, for example, those used for cutting crown molding.

contact adhesive

Construction; Carpentry

Rubber-based adhesive which bonds directly upon contact of the two parts being joined.

conduit

Construction; Carpentry

Hollow tube or pipe of metal through which electrical wiring is routed.

combination square

Construction; Carpentry

Tool composed of a ruled blade and one or more interchangeable heads that may be affixed to it. The most common head is the standard or square head which is used to lay out or check right and 45° ...