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Carpentry

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

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Station mark

Construction; Carpentry

The point where a level transit is located, a reference point such as a paint mark or stake directly below the centre of the instrument.

Stairwell

Construction; Carpentry

Framed rough opening that receives a set of stairs.

Stair stringer

Construction; Carpentry

Structural side member of a stairway supporting the treads and risers.

Spoke shave

Construction; Carpentry

A tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts; can be made from flat-bottom, concave, or convex soles, depending on the type of job to be performed. Spokeshaves can include one or more ...

Surfaced lumber

Construction; Carpentry

Lumber that has been dressed or finished by a planer machine.

Swag

Construction; Carpentry

A carved ornament in the form of a draped cloth or a festoon of fruit or flowers.

Strongback

Construction; Carpentry

Wooden support shaped like an l, attached to top of ceiling joists for strength, spacing and leveling.

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