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Glossary of Woodworking Terminology (A-B)

An extensive glossary of woodworking terminology of terms beginning with the letters A & B encompassing woodworking tools, types of wood and terms used in our free woodworking plans.

Bench Grinder
A motor powering one or two grinding wheels, used for sharpening tools and shaping metal objects.

Biscuit
A thin strip of wood, typically beech, that is glued into a slot in two pieces of stock to hold them together.

Biscuit Joiner
Another name for a Plate Joiner or Biscuit Cutter. This power tool is used to cut slots in boards to accommodate biscuits.

Biscuit Joint
A method of joinery where biscuits are glued into corresponding grooves in two pieces of stock. Very well-suited for cabinetry and table tops.

Board-foot
A system of hardwood measurement. One board-foot is equivalent to 144 cubic-inches.

Butt Joint
Method of joinery where the two pieces of stock are simply butted together and held with any combination of glue, nails or screws.

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