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Chisel/ Chiselling
A metal tool with a sharp bevelled edge, used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal.
Gauge
An instrument for measuring or testing.
Tenon
A projection on the end of a piece of wood shaped for insertion into a mortise to make a joint
Mitre
An oblique surface formed on a piece of wood or the like so as to butt against an oblique surface on another piece to be joined with it.
Dovetail
A fan-shaped tenon that forms a tight interlocking joint when fitted into a corresponding mortise.
Dowel
A usually round pin that fits tightly into a corresponding hole to fasten or align two adjacent pieces
Mortise
A usually rectangular cavity in a piece of wood, stone, or other material, prepared to receive a tenon and thus form a joint.
Dimensions
A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.
Measure
Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.
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