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Paint tray

A paint tray is a special container to help load a roller with paint for application



Paint Tray Well

The Paint Tray Well is the deep end of a paint tray that holds the bulk of the paint. 


Painter's tape

Painter’s tape is special tape used for masking that offers extended-release time



Palm nailer

A palm nailer is a pneumatic tool used for easier nailing in confined spaces and driving various single nails with heads



Pancake compressor

A pancake compressor is a small, flattened, cylindrical type of portable compressor.



Pane

A pane isa separate defined glass area of a window



Panel break

A panel break is where the outside edge of a sheet good material will land on framing when the stud layout is correct. Panel breaks on layout usually fall on the centerline of a stud



Parallel

Parallel is a term used to describetwo side by side lines that run the same direction and are exactly the same distance apart everywhere



Particulate

Particulate is very small airborne particles



PASS

PASSis an acronym that stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep -a helpful way to remember method for effectively using a fire extinguisher



Penny

Penny is a term used to describe variousnail sizing that grows in numbers as the nail size increases


Permanence

Permanence is the state or quality of lasting



Perpendicular

Perpendicular is two lines, planes or surfaces that meet at a right angle or 90 degrees to each other



PEX

PEX or Crosslinked Polyethylene tubing is a flexible plastic water supply line that is uses special slip in fittings and bands or rings to seal



Phillips

A Phillips is a cross-shaped driver type that has a self-centering design



Phosphate coated

Phosphate coated fasteners offer minimal corrosion protection for fasteners that appears as a dull black finish – not acceptable for exterior use or long term exposure to moisture



Pigment

Pigment is a paint component that determines the color of the finished surface. Often made of ground metal compounds like “iron or titanium oxide”



Pile

Pile is the fibers attached to a roller cover. Another term for “nap



Pilot hole

A pilot hole is a hole bored that is the size of a screw shank for easier driving of a fastener. See Predrilling



Pin nailer

A pin nailer is an pneumatic tool for driving 23 gauge collated pins


Pipe joint compound

Pipe joint compound is a thick paste applied to pipe threads to create a water-tight seal at threaded joints. Sometimes call pipe dope



Pipe strap

Pipe strap isspecial hardware used to secure plumbing lines to framing



Pivot arm lock

The pivot arm lock is apin that locks the pivot arm, motor, and blade assembly down into a compact and closed position on a miter saw



Pivot point

A pivot point is the location where the fence meets the ruler edge on a speed square. The tool is rotated on this point for measuring angles



Pivoting feet

The pivoting feet of a ladder grip different types of ground and allow for minor corrections to make the ladder stable even when it is  on not perfectly flat surfaces



Plan view

Plan view is a view of a building from directly above. Also called aerial view or bird’s eye view.



Plasticizer

A plasticizer is a paint additive that promotes better flexibility of the film coat



Plumb

Plumb is the condition of being perfectly vertical relative to the earth’s gravity



Plumb bob

A plumb bob is aheavy pointed object attached to the end of a string that hangs straight down to determine a perfectly vertical or plumb line



Plunge cut

A plunge cut is the act of lowering a blade through a material’s surface with no outside edge to start with



Plunger

The plunger is the part of a caulk gun that applies pressure to the end of the caulk tube


Pneumatic

Pneumatic is a term used to describe tools operated by air or gas under pressure.



Polyester

Polyester is a bristle material suited for latex paint application that is firmer than nylon but less absorbent and harder to clean



Polyurethane

Polyurethane is a tough clear finish coat that can be oil or water based which is more resistant to water, solvents, abrasion, and impacts than traditional varnish



Potable

Potable is a term used for water that is suitable for drinking



Power rating

A power rating for a caulk gun is the number given related to the mechanical advantage built into the tool. Typically expressed as a ratio ex – (1:10 )


PPE

PPE isPersonal Protective Equipment that includes special safety-related gear designed to prevent a specific type of injury to the user



Predrilling

Predrilling is the process of making a pilot hole before driving a fastener


Prep

Prep or “prepping” is the process of making a surface or area ready for painting



Pressure gauge

A pressure gauge is a device with a dial and a needle which visually indicates tank and air outlet pressure – usually in PSI



Pressure regulator

The pressure regulator of an air compressor is a device which controls outlet tool pressure to the hose



Pressure relief valve

The pressure relief valve is a safety backup device which relieves excessive tank pressure over a certain PSI in the case of equipment failure



Primer

Primer is a prep coat for raw surfaces that acts as an adhesive layer for the paint. Primers can also work as fillers and surface sealers and always need a top finish coat applied



Pry bar

A pry bar is a small flat tool for separating boards and removing nails



PSI

PSI or Pounds per Square Inch is a unit used to measure air pressure where the pressure is measured against a 1” x 1” portion of the tank’s container wall



Pull measurement

A pull measurement is made by placing the blade hook on an edge, extended the blade from the case and taking a measurement under tension



Pull stroke

The pull stroke is an upward motion of reciprocating blade travel during a cut = shortest depth of cut



Push measurement

A push measurement is made by pressing the hook end of the blade into an object, extending the blade, and using standout of the blade to take an accurate measurement



Push stick

A push stick is a table saw safety accessory that keeps helps guide material through a cut while keeping the user’s hands at a safe distance from the blade



Push stroke

The push stroke is the downward motion of reciprocating blade travel during a cut = longest depth of cut



Pushrod

The pushrod is the part of a caulk gun that connects the plunger head to the trigger; also is used to open the plunger fully for easy loading



PVC

PVC is a white plastic pipe used for supply lines and also drain, waste and vent pipes. 



PVC cement

PVC cement is a chemical solvent-based glue used to weld PVC pipe and fittings together



PVC primer

PVC primer is a solvent-basedchemical used to clean and soften plastic pipe and fittings before the glue is applied. Typically purple in color




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