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BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Countersink

To countersink a fastener is to set the head of the screw or nail below the surface of a material when driving it



Crook

A crook is abend or curve traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting its face. Sometimes referred to as the crown of the board



Crowbar

A crowbar is a large steel prying tool used for leverage



Crown

A crown is abend or curve traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting its face. Sometimes referred to as the crook of the board



Detail sander

A detail sander is a type ofOrbital sander that has a specific shape pad good for detail work and finishing in tight spaces. Usually made with a specially shaped pad for working the tool into tight places and on complex surfaces



Edge

A board edge is the narrowest side of any board



Edge grain

Edge grain is the grain pattern of the wood as seen from the side of the board


Electric drill

An electric drill is anelectric powered handheld tool for boring holes and driving fasteners with more torque than a cordless drill



End grain

The end grain of a board is the grain pattern of the wood as seen from either cross-cut end



Epoxy coated

Epoxy coated is a hardened paint coating meant as corrosion protection for exterior screws – usually applied over zinc electroplate




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