A wooden or rubber headed hammer. Used when a metal headed hammer would damage the object being struck.
The process of covering areas with tape, etc, to keep them free of paint when painting an adjacent area.
A waterproof sealant that does not set, allowing limited movement of the joint around which it is applied.
A dull (non-shiny) finish. Usually associated with paint.
Stands for Miniature Circuit Breaker.
Stands for Medium Density Fibreboard. Strong board made of fibres and resin. Very easy to work with and available in a wide variety of grades, but dust can be harmful if inhaled.
An angled cut made to allow the edges of two surfaces to join at a right angle. Results in a more pleasing finish than Butt Joints.
A deep slot cut into wood to insert, for example, a mortise lock.
A short pointed steel tool used to drive the head of a nail below the surface of wood, etc.
The supporting post at the top and bottom of a staircase.
A horizontal supporting strut, used to strengthen a stud/partition wall.
The part of a stair tread which overhangs.
A abrasive stone used, along with lubricant, to sharpen tools.
Power tool for smoothing wood.