Carpentry

Carpentry

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

Industry: Construction

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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.

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 warpage. Also used to ...

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 retractable blade ...