Woodworking Terms and Definitions

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Bevel

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An angled cut made along the edge or end of a material.

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Crosscut

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A cut made across the grain of the wood.

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Face Grain

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The surface of a board where the grain is most visible.

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Grain

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The alignment, texture, and appearance of the fibers in wood.

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Hardwood

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Wood from angiosperm trees, typically harder and more durable.

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Jig

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A custom-made tool used to control the location and/or motion of another tool.

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Kerf

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The width of the cut made by a saw blade.

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Miter

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An angled cut made across the face of a board.

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Rip Cut

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A cut made along the length of the wood grain.

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Softwood

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Wood from gymnosperm trees, typically softer and easier to work with.