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Construction words
Vocabulary for construction trades
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A 45 degree cut | Mitre |
| A small hand tool | Pliers |
| Veneer | Thin sheet of hardboard on top of cheaper wood |
| Perimeter | The distance around the edge |
| Sash clamp | A device used for holding glued work together |
| Plumb | Vertical, upright |
| Spirit level | To check levels of surfaces |
| Band saw | Continuous loop blade |
| Router | Power tool for shaping wood |
| Dowel | Small piece of wood used to join wood together |
| Bradawl | Small hand tool to make starter holes. |
| Chisel | A very sharp hand tool |
| Plywood | Strong, thin board |
| Timber | Wood ready to be used |