Wall Component
The main vertical framing member of a wall
Stud
A unit of measurement that makes up a foot or feet.
Inch
The actual size of a 2x4 is
1.5" x 3.5"
A tool used for measuring
tape measure
a tool that is held in the palm that smooths objects
palm sander
An opening in a wall that would be filled in later by either a window or a door.
Rough Opening
The amount of inches that makes up a foot
12
The standard size of a sheet of plywood is _ x _
4' x 8"
A tool that has various weighted heads with claws and a handle
hammer
A tool that has a circular blade and can be easily moved from from place to place
circular saw
Vertical framing members that are attached to a king stud and forms the sides of a RO.
Jack Studs
An inch is divided into 16 equal part, 12/16" would be simplified to
3/4"
How many studs would be estimated for a wall length of 16' long
16, one per foot
A triangular shaped tool that has measurements, degrees, and roof pitches on it.
speed square
A tool that has a continuous blade that is in a circle shape and runs on two or more wheels
band saw
A horizontal framing structural member that supports the overhead load of a window or door opening.
Header
What is half of 3/4"
3/8"
How many plates would be need for a wall that is 16' long
3, Bottom, top, and double top plate
An L shaped tool that is used for laying out stairs, rafters and checking for 90 degree angles
Framing square
A pneumatic tool that can remove or install fasteners in a fast speed
Impact wrench
A horizontal framing member that interlocks wall at corners and intersections as well as stiffening walls at plate joint conncetions
Double top plate
What is the first measurement when laying out 16" OC
15.25"
How many sheets of plywood would be needed for a gable roof that is 12' x 36'
27 sheets
A clamp that has a pipe for a spine
Pipe clamp
A nail gun that uses gun powder that drives pins in objects and in some cases may require a certification to use is known as a
Powder actuated tool