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Stagecraft midterm (terms)
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Undergraduate 1
10/07/2008

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Term
Common Nail
Definition
nail with a large head and thick shank, used for heavier general construction
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Box Nail
Definition
nail with a narrower shaft than a common nail, to reduce chance of splitting lumber
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Finish Nail
Definition
a nail with a slender shaft and smaller head; designed to be driven below the surface of wood so head can be hidden
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Brads/Wire Nails
Definition
small nails (under one inch long) with slender shafts. used in property construction or for attaching delicate decorative moldings or panels to larger scenic elements
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Duplex/Double Headed/Scaffolding Nails
Definition

two nail heads, one higher than the other

driven into wood until lower head is flush with surface and upper head is exposed.  used for scaffolding or any temporary structure

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Screw Nail
Definition

threaded shank that rotates as is driven into wood

more holding power than common nail

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Clout Nail
Definition

nail used to attach cornerblocks and keystones to the framing of a flat.

driven into wood onto a steel backing plate causing the end to curl back into the lumber

Term
Tack
Definition
used for attaching fabric to some type of wooden backing
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Corrugated Fastener
Definition

used to hold lightweight frames together

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Staple

Definition

U shaped fasteners that are sharp at both ends

attach wire, rope, cording, chicken wire, screeing, and similar materials to supporting wooden frameworks

Term
Wood Screw
Definition

(flat head/straight & phillips head)

most commonly used screw in shop

used to attach various wooden elements together

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Drywall Screw
Definition

coarse threaded-phillips head, self-starting screws that have excellent gripping power.

very sharp points

used to attach gypsum board or drywall to wooden wall and celing studs

Term

Pan Head/Sheet Metal Screws

Definition

screws used in joining sheets of metal

Term
Lag Screw
Definition

aka lag bolts

large wooden screws used when attaching something to a wall or the floor because of lack of access to both sides of the work

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Self-Tapping Screws
Definition

screws used to attach plywood coverings into metal frames

Term
Board or Stock Lumber
Definition

Pine is cheaper and lighter than oak

SPF: spruce, pine, fir

Southern Yellow Pine

Term
Select Grade of Lumber
Definition
the best grade of lumber
Term
Select Grade A
Definition

free of all knots, blemishes, erratic graining, and warps

almost impossible to find

Term

Select Grade B

Definition
primarily the same as A wood except the grain can be less uniform and wood can contain more pitch
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Select Grade C
Definition

3 best type of wood

can have knots less than 1/2 inch in diameter

Term

Common Number 2

Definition

can have knots greater than 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter and edges can show an occasional strip of bark

used in shop

Term
Actual Dimensions of a 1x4
Definition

3/4" x 3 & 1/2"

 

Term
Actual Dimensions of a 2x4
Definition
1 & 1/2" x 3 & 1/2"
Term
Cupping
Definition
wood defect in which edges curl up and look like a cup from the end
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Bend
Definition

wood defect in which the board has a curve along one edge

aka crown

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Bow
Definition

a wood defect in which the board has a curve along the face

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Warp
Definition
a wood defect in which the board has a corkscrew or twist
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Wane

Definition
wood defect in which a board has bark showing or a corner missing
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Checking
Definition
a wood defect in which there is splitting of the ends of the board
Term

Sheet Lumber

Definition
comes in 4x8 sheets and a variety of thicknesses
Term
Plywood
Definition

consists of several layers of thin lumber

each layer is laid 90 degrees to previous layer

odd number of layers

Term
Lauan
Definition

used to cover flats and for facing of platforms

made from mahogany

not meant to be walked on

Term
Particle Board
Definition

small woodchips, sawdust and glue

edges susceptable to crumbling

Term

OSB

Oriented Strand Board

Definition

big strands oriented at right angles

can replace lauan if finish isn't important

heavier and weaker than plywood

Term
Masonite/Hardboard
Definition

used as floor covering or for curved facing

 

Term
MDF Medium Density Fiberboard
Definition

used as facing and decking and sometimes used in furniture

easy to shape

durable and helps to deaden sound

Term
Select Grade D
Definition
wood that can have more tight knots (less than 1/2 inch) and some warping
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Common Number 1
Definition

wood that can have knots up to 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter

warping and twisting is more prevalent

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