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What is a bevel cut?

A cut made across the grain in lumber
A cut made across the sloping edge or side of a work piece at an angle of less than 90 degrees (correct)
A rectangular groove cut that is made partway through and across the grain in lumber
A simultaneous bevel and miter cut

What is a compound cut?

A simultaneous bevel and miter cut

What is a crosscut?

A cut made across the grain in lumber

What is a dado?

<p>A rectangular groove or rabbet cut that is made partway through and across the grain in lumber</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a door jack?

<p>A holder or stand used to hold a door on edge while planing, routing or installing hinges</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dovetail joint?

<p>An interlocking joint with a triangular shape like that of a dove's tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kerf?

<p>The width of the cut made by a saw blade</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kickback in carpentry?

<p>A sharp, uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the work piece by a tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a miter box?

<p>A device that is used to cut lumber at precise angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a miter cut?

<p>A cut made at the end of a piece of lumber at any angle other than 90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortise?

<p>A rectangular cutout or depression made in a piece of wood to receive something like a hinge or lock</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pocket cut?

<p>Another name for plunge cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rabbet cut?

<p>A rectangular cut made along the edge or end of a board to receive another board that has been similarly cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rip cut?

<p>A cut made in the direction of the grain in lumber</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tenon?

<p>A tongue that is cut on the end of a piece of wood and shaped to fit into a mortise</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or False: The term 'true' in carpentry refers to something accurately shaped or fitted.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bevel Cut

A cut made at an angle less than 90 degrees across the edge or side of a workpiece.

Compound Cut

A cut combining both a bevel and a miter angle simultaneously.

Crosscut

A cut made perpendicular to the grain of lumber.

Dado

A rectangular groove cut across the grain of wood, not all the way through.

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Door Jack

A tool used to hold a door upright while working on it.

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Dovetail Joint

An interlocking joint shaped like a dove's tail.

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Kerf

The width of the cut created by a saw blade.

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Kickback

A sudden, forceful throwing of a workpiece by a tool, often dangerous.

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Miter Box

A tool used to make precise angled cuts on lumber.

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Miter Cut

A cut made at an angle other than 90 degrees at the end of a piece of lumber.

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Mortise

A rectangular cutout in wood to fit a hinge, lock, or other component.

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Pocket Cut

Another term for a plunge cut, where the cut starts in the middle of the wood.

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Rabbet Cut

A rectangular cut along the edge or end of wood to fit another piece.

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Rip Cut

A cut made parallel to the grain of lumber.

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Tenon

A protruding tongue cut on the end of wood to fit into a mortise cutout.

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'True' in Carpentry

Refers to something that is accurately shaped, fitted, or aligned.

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Study Notes

Hand & Power Tools: Key Terms

Bevel cut: A cut made at an angle of less than 90 degrees across the sloping edge of a workpiece.
Compound cut: A cut that combines both bevel and miter cuts simultaneously.
Crosscut: A cut made across the grain of lumber, typically used for shortening boards.
Dado: A rectangular groove cut into a board, made across the grain, partially through the wood.
Door jack: A support system for holding a door vertically during planing, routing, or hinge installation.
Dovetail joint: An interlocking joint shaped like a dove's tail, known for its strength and aesthetic appeal.
Kerf: The width of the cut made by a saw blade, including the material removed during a complete or partial cut.
Kickback: A dangerous reaction where a tool sharply grabs and throws the workpiece, often due to material resistance.
Miter box: A device designed for making precise crosscuts or miter cuts at specific angles.
Miter cut: A cut made at an angle other than 90 degrees at the end of a piece of lumber.
Mortise: A rectangular cutout in wood designed to house components like hinges, locks, or tenons.
Pocket cut (plunge cut): A technique for creating openings within the material, suitable for designing spaces for sinks or fixtures.
Rabbet cut: A rectangular cut along the edge or end of a board to create a joint with another similarly cut board.
Rip cut: A cut made along the grain of lumber, mainly used for cutting boards down to width.
Tenon: A protruding tongue-like projection at the end of a piece of wood, designed to fit into a mortise.
True: A term describing objects that are accurately shaped or fitted, crucial for precise woodworking.

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