Floor Framing
What is the basic size board used for floor joists.
2'' x 6'' or 2'' x 4''
what is the bottom and top boards on a wall called?
Sole plate and Top plate
what is the first thing to be constructed when framing a room or house
The base or floor.
what safety equpiment is worn on carpenters feet?
Steel toe work boots.
What tool is used the most by carpenters?
Hammer
what measurement is used to space joists apart on floor framing.
16'' OC
When constructing a window or door, what are the boards called that are supposed to be king studs called?
Cripples
What size boards are commonly used when building a frame for a home or room.
2' x 4' or 2' x 6'
What should be worn on the hands when constructing anything?
Gloves
what tool is essential for carpenters when cutting wood?
Circular saw
What are the names of joists used in floor framing.
Rim Joists, Floor Joists, Header Joists.
what is the minimum measurement between a opening that is required to add extra jacks?
4 feet
what is the purpose of double top plates?
Cross brace walls and adds extra sturdiness to the structure.
What should always be worn on a jobsite, regardless of you working or not.
Safety glasses, and a hard hat.
What hand tool is used to cut wood when power tools cannot be used?
Hand saws
If you have an 8' x 4' floor, what board gets overlayed on the others and how much do you cut off to keep the measurement.
Header Joists over Rim joists, and take off 11/2'' to make the measurement correct.
Say you have a Room with 2 blank walls, a window wall, and an opening or doorway on a wall. What should be the order in which you construct and put the walls up?
Blank walls, Doorway, window.
Who is usually the first group of people on a jobsite in residential construction.
Carpenters
when using any power tools on a jobsite what should be worn?
Ear plugs
What kinds of drill bits are commonly used by carpenters?
Twist bit, Forstner bit, and Brad point bit.
If you have a 30' wall, on the Header Joist, what is the total amount of 16'' OC that need to be marked?
24 to 27
What are the names of all studs when framing a window wall.
Sole plate, king stud, jack, cripple, sill, header, top plate, and double top plate.
What are the two different types of construction.
Residential and commercial construction.
What type of clothing should carpenters always wear?
Hi-Vis clothing
what measuring tool do carpenters use besides measuring tape?
Calipers