The main purpose of a joist hanger is to hold a joist 90 degrees to any type of beam as per the building code. All hangers are to be nailed with specific hanger nails in all available holes.
An imperial ruler is divided into 16ths per inch and bolder lines for the balance of fractions up to an inch.
A 16-ounce curved claw hammer is a basic all-purpose hammer used in carpentry. The others listed are for specific applications.
Clips are used when sheathing roofs framed with trusses due to being 24 inches in the center. The clip holds the plywood from being too weak between spans.
PL400 is a construction adhesive used in securing plywood to the joist and other wood-to-wood surfaces.
Stairs are calculated by rise and run for a specific opening. The tread and rise would never be equal.
It is calculated by 1/16 scale so #10 would be 10/16 inch or 5/8 inch.
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This is the narrow channel left behind by the saw and the measure of its width. Factors are blade, blade teeth, and wobble of cut.
Large rectangular objects are squared by either using the 345 method or by taking diagonal measurements. The framing square is too small for large areas.
12 D common nails are standard fasteners for any 2 by 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 application.
A circular saw would be the most appropriate tool to cut a 2x4. A table saw is typically used for larger and more precise cuts, while a saber saw is better suited for curved or intricate cuts. A band saw is commonly used for resawing or cutting irregular shapes. However, a circular saw with a carbide-tipped blade is specifically designed for making straight cuts through lumber, making it the best choice for cutting a 2x4.
