Carpentry Flashcards
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What is the standard stud spacing used in most US residential wall framing?
Answer: 16 inches on center
16 inches on center is the standard stud spacing used in most US residential construction for wall framing.
Which type of wood joint is commonly used to connect two pieces of wood at a 90-degree corner in cabinet making?
Answer: Dovetail joint
Dovetail joints are prized in cabinet making for their interlocking wedge-shaped pins that provide exceptional strength at 90-degree corners.
What does the term 'plumb' mean in carpentry?
Answer: Perfectly vertical
Plumb means perfectly vertical, as verified with a plumb bob or level.
Which saw is best suited for making precise cross-cuts and miter cuts in trim carpentry?
Answer: Miter saw
A miter saw (also called a chop saw) is specifically designed for accurate cross-cuts and angled miter cuts used in trim and finish carpentry.
In the US, what is the standard rough opening width for a 2/0 (24-inch) pre-hung interior door?
Answer: 26 inches
A 2/0 door requires a rough opening of approximately 26 inches to allow for the door frame, shimming, and clearance.
What is the primary purpose of a ledger board in deck construction?
Answer: To attach the deck to the house structure
A ledger board is bolted directly to the house's rim joist or band joist to anchor one side of the deck frame to the home.