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BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Face

The face is the smooth or waffled surface of a hammer that strikes a nail.



Face grain

Face grain is the the pattern of wood grain as seen from the face of the board



Fine thread

Fine threads on a screw havehigher threads per inch for slower driving of screws and more grip in materials like sheet metal



Finish hammer

A finish hammer is a medium-sized hammer with a flat face for detail fasteners


Framing hammer

A framing hammer is a larger hammer with a waffle face for driving larger nails into lumber

Framing square

A framing square is a large measuring tool used to identify 90 degrees and other angles



Friction

Friction is resistance that one surface encounters when moving over another which creates heat



Galvanized

Galvanized is a term to describe thin Zinc plating applied to steel to resist corrosion when exposed to moisture



Grain

The grain of wood is the pattern of the tree growth rings as they show in a milled piece of lumber. Wood grain affects the strength of wood and follows the cellular structure of the tree which always runs the length of a cut lumber board.



Hammer drill

A hammer drill is a special drill that delivers a rapid succession of forward blows while turning the bit simultaneously. Used for drilling masonry, tile, or stone




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