Our Glossary..
D2S- Lumber that has been dressed on two sides.
Deciduous- Generally trees that have broad leaves that are shed in the fall. Usually it is a hard wood.
Defect- An irregularity found in a board that lowers its strength and value. Common defects are knots, staining, checks, etc..
Edge Joining-
Smoothing and squaring the edge of a board so that it can be glued up
squarely to another piece.
Equilibrium moisture content(EMC)- When the level of moisture in a board is equal to the moisture in the surrounding air.
Face Veneer- High quality veneer that is used for the exposed surfaces on plywood.
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