Carpentry

Carpentry

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

Industry: Construction

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stair stringer

Construction; Carpentry

Structural side member of a stairway supporting the treads and risers.

spoke shave

Construction; Carpentry

A tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts; can be made from flat-bottom, concave, or convex soles, depending on the type of job to be performed. Spokeshaves can include one or more ...

spandrel

Construction; Carpentry

(1) a panel between the top of one window and the sill of another window on the story directly above it. (2) an irregular, triangular wall segment adjacent to an arched opening.

spline

Construction; Carpentry

Small wood strip fitting into a groove or slot on two adjacent members to form a joint.

soil stack

Construction; Carpentry

In plumbing, refers to the vertical main line of soil, waste or vent plumbing system.

softwoods

Construction; Carpentry

Wood from trees classified as gymnosperm, primarily coniferous trees. In general softwood is easy to work, it is used for structural building components, furniture, and millwork. The term has no ...