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Glossary

  • Markup:The extra percentage added to the base cost to cover expenses and profit.
  • Discount:A reduction applied to the original price to make a product more attractive during sales.
  • Break-Even Point:The number of units required to cover all fixed and variable costs.
  • Unit Price:The cost per item, determined by dividing the total cost by the quantity produced.
  • Board Foot:A measurement for lumber (1 board foot = 144 cubic inches).
  • Kerf:The width of the cut made by a saw blade, representing material lost during cutting.
  • Compound Miter:A cut that involves two angles simultaneously, used for intricate joinery.
  • Bevel:An angled cut along the edge of a board, often used for decorative or joining purposes.
  • Fence Adjustment:Fine-tuning the saw’s fence to achieve consistent, accurate cuts.
  • Rip Cut:A cut made parallel to the wood grain.
  • Crosscut:A cut made perpendicular to the wood grain.
  • ROI:Return on Investment; compares net profit to the total cost.
  • Dado:A groove or trench cut into the surface of a board, used for joining pieces.
  • Rabbet:A recess or groove cut along the edge of a board, typically for joining at right angles.
  • Mortise and Tenon:A traditional joint with a tenon fitting into a mortise for a strong connection.
  • Dovetail:An interlocking joint with wedge-shaped pins and tails, common in drawer construction.
  • Tongue and Groove:Joining boards by fitting a tongue on one board into a groove on another, ideal for flooring.
  • Biscuit Joinery:Uses small, oval biscuits to align and strengthen joints.
  • Tolerance:Acceptable variation in dimensions or alignment during manufacturing.
  • Yield:The amount of usable material obtained from a raw board.
  • Resaw:Cutting a board along its thickness to produce thinner boards.
  • Moisture Content:The percentage of water in wood, affecting expansion or contraction.

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