-Moulding and Millwork Jargon-

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Face-
Outer or exposed surface from which grade is determined.

Face Measure-
The measurement across the face of any wood part exclusive of any solid mold or rabbet.

Factory or Shop Lumber-
An industrial lumber grade primarily used for millwork.  Finger jointed mouldings, windows and doors are manufactured from factory or shop lumber grades.

Fillet-
A narrow band of wood between two flutes in a wood member; a flat, square moulding separating other mouldings.

Finger Jointer-
Machinery which cuts, glues and joins the fingers in finger jointed lumber or cut-stock for mouldings and millwork.

Finish-
A term of many meanings.  It can mean the "interior or exterior finish" of a structure; the "finish" or "actual" size of a piece of lumber; the protective coating given a wood member; upper or select grades of softwood lumber.

Flute-
A long, rounded groove machined along the grain of a wood member, eg., a pilaster.


Frieze-
A box cornice wood member surfaced four sides nailed to the wall of the structure where the soffit and building wall meet.

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