Posts Tagged ‘Woodwork’
Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 9
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Welcome to the next installment of our fantastic look at all things wooden. This time, we’ll help you to learn lots of interesting things about Skeleton Steps, Spars and Spurs as we look at the most exciting letter yet, S; so much so, you’ll be able to impress all your friends and family with your S-related knowledge. Read on for more exciting S-related terms…I’ve certainly learnt something new this time, I hope you will too!
As always, if you have any comments or think we should add something, please get in touch.
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 8
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry
Welcome one and all to the latest installment of everything joinery-based. This edition contains lots of Rs – from Rebate to Runners and everything in-between. If you are desperate to know more about rip-saws, rods and rim locks, then this is the place to be! Read on to find out more. If you think we’ve missed something, or have any comments or questions, please contact us; we always welcome your feedback.
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 7
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry P-Q
‘I’ll have a P please, Bob!’
How do you tell the difference between a pavillion roof and a pent roof? Could you spot a purlin at fifty paces? If you’ve answered no, you need to read on and find out more! Below is the next section of our informative and interesting Carpentry and Joinery Glossary; this time, the focus is on P and Q.
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 6
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry N-O
Have you ever seen naked timber? Or would you know a noggin if you fell over it? Are Old Women’s Teeth more than just dentures?! In this latest installment, more interesting and unusual woodworking and joinery terms will be explained; hopefully you will understand more about Old Women’s Teeth by the time you have read this!
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 5
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry L-M
Don’t know your monkey tail from your lamb’s tongue?! Continuing on from our previous parts of our Carpentry and Joinery terms, this post sees us looking at L-M and explaining exactly what a monkey tail bolt and lamb’s tongue is!
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 4
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry H-K
Continuing on from our previous parts of our Carpentry and Joinery terms, this post sees us looking at H-J.
Quick links – A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z (more…)
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 3
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry F-G
Continuing on from parts one and two of our Carpentry and Joinery terms, this post sees us looking at F-G
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z Part 2
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry C-E
Continuing on from part one of our Carpentry and Joinery terms, this post sees us looking at C-E, from Calf to EX and everything in between!
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Carpentry and Joinery glossary A-Z
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Explanation of terminology used in Joinery and Carpentry
We’ve put together a glossary of commonly used Carpentry & Joinery terms. Some of the terms have a couple of different meanings and some you will be familiar with and some maybe not so. Due to the sheer amount of Carpentry and Joinery terms, we will spread it over a couple of posts so we can include as many as possible.We begin with A-B
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Treating your wooden gates
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Like all exterior joinery, our wooden gates and garage doors need protecting from the extremes of the British climate, if they are to last for many years. There are many types of treatments available from paints to stains and oils.
If you decide to oil your wooden gates or doors then be aware that you could end up having to regularly apply additional coats of oil every 2-3 months to keep the timber in tip-top condition.
Tags: DIY, Joinery, Painting, Woodwork
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