Knowing the woodworking "terminology"
By by Byron Branfield
Woodworking is responsible for lots of the houses, furniture and other wooden materials and articles used in homes and office surroundings. Simply defined, is the art or craft (of which it seems more like magic) of creating things out of wood. Woodworking is usually done by a carpenter but nowadays anyone can do it, it can be learned to a point in a very short period of time and is a very enjoyable pass time. Woodworking is an art and while it may come easy for carpenters to build other peoples construction requirements, most people have a hard time building even a simple four sided cabinet. Woodworking is an acquired skill and most carpenters/ woodworkers learned the skill early on in life. Being able to create quality and decorative woodworks is really a gift which not all people are able to do very easily. The art of used to be done manually by skilled carpenters and the likes. However, new technological advancements now allow for the discovery of new machines that have made less manual, more modern and more creative and efficient (plus a heck of a lot more accurate). Instead of shaping wood materials in mans creative but flaw full hands, the woodworkers now make use several machines to shape the wooden product they want to make. A beginning woodworker should have the necessary tools and supplies even if he is just starting out in his craft. Woodworking power tools can be quite tempting but those who dont have the budget for such gadgets should stick with the hand tools. The modernization of has lifted the art to a new level. Modern tools and equipment led to the mushrooming of do it yourself shops that offer wooden materials, project designs for specific woodwork and the corresponding tools and equipment that can be used by the aspiring



woodworker. Both aspiring and expert woodworkers should be aware of the important terminologies used in woodworking. One often-used term is milling, which is the use of a mill for grinding a board. Woodworkers should know that board-feet isnt a kind of furniture but it is a standard measurement when selling rough lumber in the United States. On the other hand, yield doesnt refer to harvest of agricultural products but it is the term given to denote the efficiency of milling unprocessed lumber. Waste is a common result when milling rough wood so when you are said to have accomplished a hundred percent yield, it means you have milled the rough lumber without producing any waste at all. Woodworking is also synonymous with joints so you should know the different kinds of joints. A dovetail joint is a stable and sturdy joint for a project. Dovetail joints can be done with the use of a scroll saw or even by hand. What matters is you know the technique of creating dovetails and you are patient and skillful. Another type of joint is the mortise and tenon joint, a kind of joint popularly used in ships. It is also a sturdy joint and a project using this kind of joint will definitely be a showcase of your prowess. There are several terms used in which every woodworker should know. If you arent aware of them then you must do some research or talk to expert woodworkers as you may learn a lot from them. When starting out, choose a workbench that fits the place where you do your projects. A workbench with a wood top would be ideal. The size of the workbench also depends on the type of projects you intend to do in the future. If it is just for crafting toys then a small bench would be ideal. Byron Branfield All Wood Works http://www.all-wood-working.com