Wall framing
what is the most common wall layout spacing
16 on center
used to make straight lines with a thin cord covered in powdered chalk
chalk line
how many inches in a foot
12
what is the #1 rule in carpentry
no horseplay
what is the actual dimension of a 2 x 4 ?
1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
wood members under rough sill
cripple studs
a tool that has a "blade" and "tongue"
framing square
4/16 is the same as what
1/4
what shoe is not allowed in carpentry?
Crocs
what is the actual dimension of a 2 x 6 ?
1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
wood member that goes above windows and doors
Header
speed square
what is 7/8 heavy
15/16
what does PPE stand for?
personal protection equipment
what is the actual dimension of a 2x8 ?
1-1/2 x 7-1/4
what is the standard king stud size
92 5/8
tool used to drive screws into materials
Drill
what is 1/2 light?
7/16
what does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
wood that has been saturated with preservative chemicals under high pressure enhancing its resistance to decay, insects, and weather.
pressure treated lumber
what size lumber is used to make a "header"
2 x 6
Tool used to check for "plumb"
Level
what was the first form of measuring
the cubit
Result from burning wood and debris
Class A fire
what does OSB stand for
Oriented strand board