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Drop header A drop header is a header placed
just above a rough opening. Top cripples are used to carry the load from the top plate down to the drop
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Dry paint film Dry paint film is the layer
of paint solids that remains when the carrier evaporates from the paint |
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Dry rolling Dry rolling is applying paint with a roller that
has little or no paint left in it producing thin uneven coats |
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Dual action Dual-action is another name for “random orbital” |
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Dust bag A dust bag is a receptacle for saw dust that attaches to the tool |
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Duty rating Duty rating is thetotal weight in pounds a ladder is designed to hold including a person
and all tools and materials they are carrying |
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Edge A
board edge is the narrowest side of any board |
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Edge grain Edge grain is the grain pattern of the wood as seen from the side of the
board
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Edge sealing Edge sealing is a masking
process where a sealer is applied over the tape edge to help prevent paint
bleed |
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Elasticity Elasticity is the ability of a material to stretch
while still staying adhered to a surface |
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