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CPVCCPVC (Chlorinated PolyVinyl Chloride) is a plastic supply line material that can handle water temperatures up to 200F | |
CradleThe cradle is a part of a caulk gun that holds the caulk cartridge | |
CrepeCrepe is small wrinkles in the tape that allows tape to flex and conform to irregularities in the surface | |
Cripple JoistCripple 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 studA 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 | |
CrookA 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 cutA
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 cuttingCross hand cutting is adangerous hand position where the arms cross each other during a cut with a miter saw | |
Crow's footA crow’s foot is a ‘V’ shaped mark used to transfer a measurement accurately from the tape measure to the material | |
CrowbarA crowbar is a large steel prying tool used for leverage | |