-Moulding and Millwork Jargon-

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Rabbet-
A rectangular cut where two surfaces are cut on the edge of a member parallel with the grain.  On a door jamb the rabbets would form a built-in stop on the face of the jamb.


Raised Moulding-
A moulding not on the same level or plane as the wood member or assembly to which it is applied; as contrasted to "flush moulding."

Rake Moulding-
A moulding applied to the rake or the exposed inclined ends of a gable roof; term is sometimes applied to any moulding installed in a direction other than horizontal or vertical; also barge moulding.

Random Lengths-
Unspecified lengths as contrasted to "specified lengths."

Resaw-
In a moulding plant, a bandsaw which saws ripped lumber lengthwise into ideal shapes for conversion into mouldings with minimum wood waste.

Return-
Continuation in a different direction of a moulding or projection, usually at right angles.

Reveal-
That portion of the moulding and or jamb that is exposed when two members are joined, such as when casing is applied against the jamb.


Ripsaw-
In a moulding plant, the machine which rips lumber lengthwise for maximum utilization of the lumber.

Rough Lumber-
Lumber that has not been dressed or surfaced but which has been sawed, edged and trimmed at least to the extent of showing saw marks in the wood.

Round Edge-
The corners of a piece shaped to a radius; generally implies a greater radius than for an "eased edge"; shaped primarily for appearance.



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