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NEWBiscuit Joint

Connection using oval wooden biscuits

NEWChamfer

Angled cut along edge or corner

NEWClamp

Tool applying pressure during glue-up

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📚Complete Woodworking Dictionary

25 terms organized alphabetically

Letter B

2 terms

Bevel

Angled cut across face or edge

Example: "Set the saw for a 45-degree bevel"

Biscuit Joint

Connection using oval wooden biscuits

Example: "Biscuit joints align boards perfectly"

Letter C

3 terms

Chamfer

Angled cut along edge or corner

Example: "Chamfer the edges for comfort"

Clamp

Tool applying pressure during glue-up

Example: "Use enough clamps for even pressure"

Crosscut

Cut made perpendicular to wood grain

Example: "Use crosscut saw for accurate cuts"

Letter D

2 terms

Dado

Rectangular groove cut across wood grain

Example: "The dado holds the shelf securely"

Dovetail

Advanced

Strong interlocking joint resembling dove's tail

Example: "Dovetail joints are incredibly strong"

Letter E

1 term

End Grain

Cross-section showing cut ends of fibers

Example: "End grain requires different techniques"

Letter F

2 terms

Figure

Decorative grain patterns in wood

Example: "Birdseye maple has beautiful figure"

Finish

Protective and decorative coating

Example: "The finish enhances the wood grain"

Letter G

2 terms

Glue-up

Process of joining pieces with adhesive

Example: "The glue-up requires perfect timing"

Grain

Direction and pattern of wood fibers

Example: "Work with the grain for smooth cuts"

Letter H

1 term

Hardwood

Dense wood from deciduous trees

Example: "Oak is a popular hardwood"

Letter J

1 term

Jig

Advanced

Guide tool for repeatable cuts or operations

Example: "The jig ensures identical pieces"

Letter K

1 term

Kerf

Width of material removed by saw blade

Example: "Account for kerf in measurements"

Letter M

1 term

Mortise

Rectangular hole cut to receive tenon

Example: "The mortise must fit snugly"

Letter P

2 terms

Planing

Smoothing and sizing wood with plane

Example: "Planing creates perfectly flat surfaces"

Pocket Hole

Angled hole for hidden screw connection

Example: "Pocket holes create strong joints"

Letter R

2 terms

Rabbet

Step-like recess cut along edge

Example: "The rabbet joint is simple and strong"

Rip Cut

Cut made parallel to wood grain

Example: "Rip cuts follow the grain direction"

Letter S

3 terms

Sanding

Smoothing wood surface with abrasive

Example: "Start sanding with coarse grit"

Softwood

Wood from coniferous evergreen trees

Example: "Pine is an affordable softwood"

Stain

Coloring agent for wood

Example: "Test stain on scrap wood first"

Letter T

2 terms

Template

Pattern for tracing or routing

Example: "The template speeds production"

Tenon