Woodworking Terms
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CROSSCUT: A cross cut is when a cut is made across the grain of the wood.
DADO : Dado is a groove cut into a piece of wood that another piece of wood will fit into.
DOVETAIL JOINT: See picture to right
DOWEL : Dowels are used in dowel joints.
KERF: Is the width of the opening caused by a saw blade cut.
MDF: Medium density fiberboard made of compressed particles of wood. Often covered in veneer.
RIP CUT: When cutting with the grain of wood
Veneer: Thin sliced wood used to cover cheaper wood or mdf, also used in inlays.
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