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	'''Face''' - when a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). Face might also refer to the surface that is to be visible in the finished item.		'''Face''' - when a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). Face might also refer to the surface that is to be visible in the finished item.

	'''Fence''' - a flat and straight length of some material, usually wood, steel or aluminum, which provides a reference for tools to work against, or which prevents the work from sliding.		'''Fence''' - a flat and straight length of some material, usually wood, steel or aluminum, which provides a reference for tools to work against, or which prevents the work from sliding.
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	'''Seasoning''' - reducing the moisture content of wood before working to prevent cracking, splitting, and other damage due to drying.		'''Seasoning''' - reducing the moisture content of wood before working to prevent cracking, splitting, and other damage due to drying.

	'''Softwood''' - wood from a gymnosperm tree like conifers. Despite the name, not necessarily very soft or light wood (for example, Douglas-fir is a softwood).		'''Softwood''' - wood from a gymnosperm tree like conifers. Despite the name, not necessarily very soft or light wood (for example, Douglas-fir is a softwood).

	'''Spalting''' - a change in the texture, strength and color of wood caused by colonies of fungus growing within the dead wood. Where colonies of fungus meet, fine black lines - often considered a desirable feature, can be seen.		'''Spalting''' - a change in the texture, strength and color of wood caused by colonies of fungus growing within the dead wood. Where colonies of fungus meet, fine black lines - often considered a desirable feature, can be seen.

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	==Woodworking Terms==		==Woodworking Terms==
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	'''Baltic birch plywood''' - strong, attractive, high-quality plywood made from multiple layers of birch veneer		'''Baltic birch plywood''' - strong, attractive, high-quality plywood made from multiple layers of birch veneer

	'''Blind''' - joinery with mating surfaces not protruding through the face or end grain of the pieces being joined.		'''Blind''' - joinery with mating surfaces not protruding through the face or end grain of the pieces being joined.

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	'''Air Cleaner (Air Polisher)''' - machine or system to filter fine dust from the air in a workshop.		'''Air Cleaner (Air Polisher)''' - machine or system to filter fine dust from the air in a workshop.

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	'''Baltic birch plywood''' - strong, attractive, high-quality plywood made from multiple layers of birch veneer		'''Baltic birch plywood''' - strong, attractive, high-quality plywood made from multiple layers of birch veneer

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	'''Burl''' - a knotty growth from a tree with a convoluted, complex grain.		'''Burl''' - a knotty growth from a tree with a convoluted, complex grain.

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	'''Caul''' - A strip or block of wood used to distribute or direct clamping force.		'''Caul''' - A strip or block of wood used to distribute or direct clamping force.

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	'''Cup''' - transverse bending, convex or concave, usually predictable, considering grain orientation.		'''Cup''' - transverse bending, convex or concave, usually predictable, considering grain orientation.

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	'''Dado''' - a slot made across the grain.		'''Dado''' - a slot made across the grain.

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	'''Face''' - when a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). Face might also refer to the surface that is to be visible in the finished item.		'''Face''' - when a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). Face might also refer to the surface that is to be visible in the finished item.

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	'''Fixture''' - a device the holds the work in a fixed location (compare to jig).		'''Fixture''' - a device the holds the work in a fixed location (compare to jig).

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	'''Grain''' - the longitudinal fibers in wood.		'''Grain''' - the longitudinal fibers in wood.

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	'''Groove''' - a slot or channel made with the grain, usually on the end-grain in preparation for a tongue and groove joint.		'''Groove''' - a slot or channel made with the grain, usually on the end-grain in preparation for a tongue and groove joint.

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	'''Hardwood''' - wood from an angiosperm tree. Generally speaking, the wood from a deciduous tree. Despite the name, not necessarily very hard or dense wood (for example, balsa is a hardwood), although generally harder than softwoods.		'''Hardwood''' - wood from an angiosperm tree. Generally speaking, the wood from a deciduous tree. Despite the name, not necessarily very hard or dense wood (for example, balsa is a hardwood), although generally harder than softwoods.

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	'''Jig''' - A device that both holds the work and guides a tool (compare to fixture).		'''Jig''' - A device that both holds the work and guides a tool (compare to fixture).

	~~===~~K~~===~~		K

	'''Kerf''' - the width of cut made by a saw blade.		'''Kerf''' - the width of cut made by a saw blade.

	'''Knot''' - A circular pattern in timber, caused by a dead branch that was not fully integrated into the tree before it was cut down. A loose knot is one that cannot be relied upon to remain in place in the piece. A tight knot, on the other hand, is fixed by growth or position in the wood structure so that it firmly retains its place in the surrounding wood.		'''Knot''' - A circular pattern in timber, caused by a dead branch that was not fully integrated into the tree before it was cut down. A loose knot is one that cannot be relied upon to remain in place in the piece. A tight knot, on the other hand, is fixed by growth or position in the wood structure so that it firmly retains its place in the surrounding wood.

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	'''Molding''' - a strip of material with various profiles used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration.		'''Molding''' - a strip of material with various profiles used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration.

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	'''Miter''' - a joint made by fastening together pieces with the ends cut at an angle.		'''Miter''' - a joint made by fastening together pieces with the ends cut at an angle.

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	'''Quarter-sawn''' - a plank with growth rings perpendicular to the wider face.		'''Quarter-sawn''' - a plank with growth rings perpendicular to the wider face.

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	'''Rabbet''' - A 'groove' cut parallel to, and at the edge of, a board.		'''Rabbet''' - A 'groove' cut parallel to, and at the edge of, a board.

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	'''Rip''' - a cut made parallel to the grain.		'''Rip''' - a cut made parallel to the grain.

	~~===~~S~~===~~		S

	'''S2S''' - lumber, usually furniture grade hardwood, with two sides planed.		'''S2S''' - lumber, usually furniture grade hardwood, with two sides planed.

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	'''Square''' - 1) a tool such as a steel square, try square, combination square; 2) a right angle; 3) an area of 100 sq. ft.		'''Square''' - 1) a tool such as a steel square, try square, combination square; 2) a right angle; 3) an area of 100 sq. ft.

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	'''Tear out''' - broken or torn fibers resulting from damage as the blade of a tool exits the cut.		'''Tear out''' - broken or torn fibers resulting from damage as the blade of a tool exits the cut.

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	'''Twist''' - longitudinal twisting of wood due to uneven seasoning or grain.		'''Twist''' - longitudinal twisting of wood due to uneven seasoning or grain.

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	'''Undercutting''' - cutting away from an edge to increase the sense of relief or thinness.		'''Undercutting''' - cutting away from an edge to increase the sense of relief or thinness.

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	'''Veneer''' - very thin slices of wood used for inlay or to cover surfaces.		'''Veneer''' - very thin slices of wood used for inlay or to cover surfaces.

	~~===~~W~~===~~		W

	'''Warp''' - distorted lumber, such as a twist, cup or a bow.		'''Warp''' - distorted lumber, such as a twist, cup or a bow.

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	'''Air Cleaner (Air Polisher)''' - machine or system to filter fine dust from the air in a workshop.		'''Air Cleaner (Air Polisher)''' - machine or system to filter fine dust from the air in a workshop.

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