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Bottom plate

A Bottom plate is the lower continuous wall framing component that holds the studs in place at the floor. Also referred to as a sole plate or a shoe plate



Bow

A bow is a curve to the right or left traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting a board with its edge up


Box header

A box header is a type of header that creates a hollow void in its center with the use of layered materials on the front and back face




Box level

A box level is alarger and longer style of level. 2’, 3’,4’,6’ are common lengths



Brad nailer

brad nailer is a type of nailer for driving 18 gauge nails


Bridge blocking

Blocking is short lengths of solid joist material nailed in between joist bays for added strength and rigidity. Blocking in a floor frame ties joists together and allows the joists to work more as a group when a load is applied


Bristles

Bristles are thin strands of different materials that make up the brush head and allow it to absorb and transfer paint



Brush

A brush is a painter’s precision hand tool for applying paint


Brush comb

Abrush combis a painter’s tool for thorough brush cleaning



Brush head

The brush head is the working area of the brush made of multiple bristles or filaments that carries and distributes the paint




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