Can You Answer All of These Questions a Carpenter Should Know?

Not only is a block plane used to flatten a piece of wood, but you can also use it to add a curve to the wood or square your work. A block plane is used in place of a sander, as it knocks down the amount of time done sanding.

The claw hammer would be the tool used if you need to drive nails into or take the nails out of another object. While claw hammers are normally used with wood, they're not limited to wood products only.

A nail set is a tool used to lower the nail below the surface. The nail set is used by placing it on the nail head and pounding it into the surface using a hammer.

Clamps are designed to hold multiple parts together. In carpentry, there are a wide variety of clamps that can be used to secure things together.

For this, you would need to create a common denominator for the fractions, which would be 8. That would change 1/4 to 2/8 and than add that to 1/8 and you get the answer of 3/8.

Whet means to sharpen the blade of a tool. To do this, you would rub the blade onto a sharpening stone.

Circular saws are one of the most versatile tools that a carpenter can own. By using a sawhorse and clamps, it can be just as accurate (and easier) as using a table saw.

A sliding bevel is also known as a T-Bevel. This handy tool is adjustable, which means you can lock it into any angle you want and then draw out your plans for construction.

The hacksaw was originally made to cut through metal. It is a fine-toothed saw that is designed to easily cut through metal.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It compares currents from the hot side and neutral side and stops any electric shocks from getting to us if a fault in the electrical devices.

While a table saw can be moved, it is very heavy and not something you just throw into the back of your truck when going out to work on a job. There are so many things you will use a table saw for, so make sure you get a good one that fits your needs.

A jigsaw is known for being able to cut curves into a variety of materials. The jigsaw is easy to use and safe, so it's one of the first power tools many people use.

A compass saw is a hand-held saw that is used for cutting curves. The keyhole saw is a similar version, but a thinner blade that allows it to small holes, like a keyhole.

To start, add the number of feet, which would be 11 + 9 and that equals 20 feet. Then add the inches, which would be 3 + 4 3/4 and that equals 7 3/4 inches, so the answer is 20 feet, 7 3/4 inches.

The chalk line is a metal box that contains colored powder and a long string. You place the string in the spot you need a line, preferably on a straight surface, and snap the string and it leaves a line for you.

On a level, there is a bubble reading for the level. This is measuring the horizontal level of your construction. You want to make sure the bubble is in between the lines to be level.

PL 400 is an adhesive that is used for heavy duty subfloor construction. Carpenters can use this adhesive in extreme temperatures and it will stick to all types of lumber, including dry, wet or even frozen.

By using a level, you are checking the level and the plumb of your construction. For this, level means horizontal and plumb would mean vertical.

You never know what might fly out when using a table saw, so safety first. That is why all of these things should be worn to help protect you if something goes wrong.

A sledgehammer would ruin the trim! These types of hammers need to be lightweight, as they are used to place trim nails into the trim and you don't want to ruin it.

When looking at a tape measure, there are 16 markings in between each inch. The inch marking is the biggest and then the 1/2-inch marking is next and so on, as they get smaller as the increments decrease.

For cabinets, you are going to want to use a hardwood, like oak. Many fine furniture stores will sell oak furniture, as it ranges in color tones from white to reddish tones.

The 3-4-5- rule helps you create a 90-degree triangle. One side would measure out to be 3 feet and then 4 feet on another side, so the final side of the triangle would connect together and be 5 feet.

Rawl plugs are wall plugs, but they are referred to as Rawl plugs because of the company that created them. They are there to add support to the screw holding up the object.

Scribing is when you try and get a nice tight fit for your counter tops. Instead of leaving a gap between the counter tops and the wall, carpenters use this technique.

If a door is catching on the frame or lining, you need to plane a leading edge on the lock side. This allows the clearance that you need when swinging the door shut.

A featherboard helps you get a smooth, quality cut. It helps you push the wood through all kinds of saws without cutting off your fingers. A lot of woodworkers make their own featherboards, so they can design them for their own needs.

Kerf is described as the thickness of the cut that a blade would make while cutting the wood. Also, it is sometimes used to describe how thick an actual blade is.

Plywood clips can also be called panel edge clips or H-clips. They are small metal brackets carpenters would put between the edges of plywood sheathing that are unsupported, and they help stiffen the plywood and reduce the support spacing.

In nails, the "d" stands for penny, so a 12-penny nail would work. A 12d nail measures 3 1/4 in length, so it would work for a 2x6 inch joist.

For a door or window, the stud to the left or right of the opening is called the king stud. These studs run from the bottom plate all the way up to the top plate.

For this, you can drill right in the center of the stud. However, you need to make sure you stay at least 1 1/4" away from the front edge of the stud.

Some stairs don't even have risers. However, that is a mistake and it would cause the stringers to crack or split a lot sooner.

A divider helps you measure out when drawing a circle, arc or radii. You would place one of the points on an inch mark of a ruler and then open the divider to your desired measurement and draw.

The noggins are placed between the studs to help give stability to the wall or floor frames. They help the joints from bucking from any load put on the frame.