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CPVC

CPVC (Chlorinated PolyVinyl Chloride)  is a plastic supply line material that can handle water temperatures up to 200F



Cradle

The cradle is a part of a caulk gun that holds the caulk cartridge



Crepe

Crepe is small wrinkles in the tape that allows tape to flex and conform to irregularities in the surface



Cripple Joist

Cripple joists are short partial joists placed in a floor frame where an opening exists to continue the layout pattern across the floor frame. Also called Tail joists


Cripple stud

A cripple stud is a partial length stud found under a window sill or over a header added to maintain the proper layout across a wall opening



Crook

A crook is abend or curve traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting its face. Sometimes referred to as the crown of the board



Cross cut

A cross cut is a type of cut that is made over the width of the material or board face that travels across the grain of the wood


Cross hand cutting

Cross hand cutting is adangerous hand position where the arms cross each other during a cut with a miter saw



Crow's foot

A crow’s foot is a ‘V’ shaped mark used to transfer a measurement accurately from the tape measure to the material



Crowbar

A crowbar is a large steel prying tool used for leverage




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