| A nonmetallic element found native, as in the diamond and graphite, or as a constituent of coal, petroleum, and asphalt, of limestone and other carbonates, and of organic compounds; when combined with iron, forms various kinds of steel; in solid form, it is used as an electrode for arc welding; as a mold, it will hold weld metal; motor brushes are made from carbon.
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| An arc-cutting process wherein the severing of metals is effected by melting with the heat of an arc between a carbon electrode and the base metal.
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| An arc-welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating with an electric arc between a carbon electrode and the work and no shielding is used; pressure may or may not be used and filler metal may or may not be applied.
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| Reaction between the products of portland cement and carbon dioxide to produce calcium carbonate.
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| See Rcing Flame.
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| Trademark. A compound of carbon and silicon used as an abrasive.
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| Any substance that produces cancer.
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| An entry device that is operated by a small magnetized plastic card, similar to a credit card.
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| A set of bells sounded either from a keyboard or manually.
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| A hard wax obtained from species of palm grown mostly in Brazil.
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| A sturdy pencil with a thick rectangular lead for marking lumber.
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| A craft worker skilled in woodwork, especially of the structural kind.
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| . See Handsaw.
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| A hand tool consisting of a wood or metal bar with spirit levels attached, used for establishing plumbness and levelness of construction members.
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| The finish woodwork installation such as base, casing, doors, stairs, paneling; all woodwork installed after plastering or drywall.
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| The preliminary framing, boxing, and sheeting of a wood frame building.
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| PO Box 2048, Dalton, Georgia 30722, (706) 278-3176.
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| 1. Vinyl or rubber base attached to the wall with adhesive and installed as a finish for carpeting. 2. A base made of carpeting serving the same purpose.
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| See Carpet Padding.
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| A jute, felt ,hair, foam, or plastic rubber underlayment installed under carpeting to increase underfoot comfort, to absorb pile-crushing forces and to rce impact sound transmission; also called Cushioning, Lining, or Underlay.
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| A thin piece of ornamental metal that the rough edges of carpet is connected to at doorways or at the junction of carpet to another flooring material to form a clean ending point.
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| See Base Shoe.
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| A small tack used for attaching carpeting to wood floors.
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| Carpet that comes in sheets or small squares and is installed with the use of adhesives.
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| General designation of fabric constructions which serve as soft floor coverings, especially those which cover the entire floor and are fastened to it, as opposed to rugs; see also Woven, Tufted, Knitted, Punched, and Flocked carpets.
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| An open-sided shelter with a roof for a car, usually beside a house.
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| A small cubicle for an individual reader in a library.
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| Refrigerant in Group One (R-11); chemical combination of carbon, chlorine and fluorine.
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| A bolt with a round smooth head that is threaded; a bolt with a square neck directly under the head to prevent its rotation.
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| The framing support of the steps and risers of a flight of stairs; also called Rough Horse and Stair Horse.
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