Terminology

Category: Terminology

“Plumb” is typically used in construction, carpentry or larger timber based projects (relating to structure). It’s a term that generally means level or flush regarding two surfaces.

A structure is often called “plumb,” meaning it is straight up and down, like the walls of a building.

Category: Terminology

The process of refining or protecting a wooden surface

Category: Terminology

The use of a wood lathe with handheld tools to cut a shape that is symmetrical around the axis of rotation.

Category: Terminology

A form of woodworking that uses a cutting tool (most often a chisel) to create a wooden figure or sculptural.