Tools & Machines
Material that smooths rough wood surfaces
What is sandpaper?
The horizontal framing component that crowns the top of a wall stud frame
What is a top plate?
Gear worn to protect against injury
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Tool that rounds edges or creates slots
The skeleton of a wall is formed by many vertical partitions that are evenly spaced 16” apart
What are studs?
The process of making products from raw materials
What is manufacturing?
Machine used to cut circular holes to a specific depth
Horizontal components that support the roof structure
What are ceiling joists?
The direction of wood fibers in a piece of wood
What is wood grain?
What is pre-drilling?
A component placed under windows to form the bottom of the opening
What are sills?
Tool utilized to keep fingers away from saw blade while cutting
What is a push stick?
What is a band saw?
The angled board used to support the roof structure and are a key component of trusses
What are rafters?
Manufacturing large quantities of identical products efficiently
What is mass production?