An extensive glossary of woodworking terminology encompassing woodworking tools, types of wood and terms used in our free woodworking plans.
A motor powering one or two grinding wheels, used for sharpening tools and shaping metal objects.
A thin strip of wood, typically beech, that is glued into a slot in two pieces of stock to hold them together.
Commonly referred to as a Plate Joiner, this power tool is used to cut slots in boards to accommodate biscuits.
Another name for a Plate Joiner or Biscuit Cutter. This power tool is used to cut slots in boards to accommodate biscuits.
A method of joinery where biscuits are glued into corresponding grooves in two pieces of stock. Very well-suited for cabinetry and table tops.
A system of hardwood measurement. One board-foot is equivalent to 144 cubic-inches.
Method of joinery where the two pieces of stock are simply butted together and held with any combination of glue, nails or screws.
The method or act of building cabinets.
A sturdy wooden box, typically mounted on a wall, that is used to hold other items. Cabinets sometimes have adjustable shelves or doors to conceal the contents.
The basic box portion of any cabinet.
A wood chisel is used for cleanly paring out small bits of stock.
Handheld power tool used for ripping and cross-cutting hardwoods, softwoods and non-wood materials.
The most basic tool in woodworking, used for driving and removing nails from stock.
A combination square is a precision square that can measure and mark 90-degree and 45-degree angles with ease.
A table mounted saw that allows for cross-cutting precise compound angles on stock.
A groove cut into a piece of wood to hold another piece of wood. Commonly used in cabinetry to hold a shelf on the shelf standard.
A member of the fir family, this tree is the source of much of the softwoods available in home centers in the United States.
Handheld power tool used for drilling holes or attaching screws. Uses bits to create holes of different sizes.
