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Recruiter's Glossary

Examples: Scarf Joint • Dovetail • Pitch Pocket

Carpentry Terms

Understanding these terms will help you better evaluate candidates and communicate with hiring managers

Kerf

Rough Framing

Truss

Wainscoting

Tenon

Mortise

Plate

Actual Size

Scarf Joint

Header

Rabbet

Tongue and Groove

Knot

Casing

Pitch Pocket

Millwork

Dovetail

End Grain

Cupping

Square

Splitting

Chamfer

Bridging

Blocking

Grain Direction

Moisture Content

Butt Joint

Miter Joint

Sill

Finish Carpentry

Level

Rafter

Nominal Size

Linear Foot

Reveal

Bevel

Checking

Warping

Plumb

Chair Rail

Shiplap

Base Molding

Joist

Sapwood

Grade Stamp

Crown Molding

Stud

Shake

Board Foot

Heartwood

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