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2. Blocking (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Solid “bridging” to stabilize floor joists. Blocking placed as attachment points for cabinets, while doubling as bracing against compression of the studs. Blocking (dwang, nog, noggin, and nogging) is the use of short pieces of dimensional lumber in wood framed construction to brace longer members or to provide grounds for fixings.

3. Plank (wood) - Wikipedia

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   A plank used in the repair of a ship. A plank is timber that is flat, elongated, and rectangular with parallel faces that are higher and longer than wide. [1] Used primarily in carpentry, planks are critical in the construction of ships, houses, bridges, and many other structures. [2] Planks also serve as supports to form shelves and tables.

4. Home Depot - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 February 2025. American multinational home improvement supplies retailing company The Home Depot, Inc. A Home Depot in Onalaska, Wisconsin Company type Public Traded as NYSE: HD DJIA component S&P 100 component S&P 500 component Industry Retail (home improvement) Founded February 6, 1978 ; 47 years ...

5. Lumber - Wikipedia

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   Finger-jointed lumber – solid dimensional lumber lengths typically are limited to lengths of 22 to 24 feet (6.7–7.3 m), but can be made longer by the technique of "finger-jointing" by using small solid pieces, usually 18 to 24 inches (460–610 mm) long, and joining them together using finger joints and glue to produce lengths that can be ...

6. Woodworking - Wikipedia

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   With two varieties, red and white, oak is known to be easy to work with and relatively strong. However, furniture makers often opt for white oak over red oak for its attractive figure and moisture-resistance. [13] Depending on the kind needed, oak can probably be found at a local home center or a lumberyard for a bit pricier than other hardwoods.

7. Medium-density fibreboard - Wikipedia

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   A sample of MDF. Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibre, often in a defibrator, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming it into panels by applying high temperature and pressure. [1]