Presented by: Nicolas O.

Geotina
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
 Timber sawed
into boards, planks,
or other structural
members of standard or
specified length.

Is the art of combining

pieces of lumber to support
weight or to resist pressure.

The wood of trees

cut and prepared for use
as building material.
Board Foot means one square foot of wood
of one inch thick. The formula used to
find board foot is:
𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒙 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒕𝒉 𝒙 𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉
𝑩𝑶𝑨𝑹𝑫 𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑻 =
𝟏𝟐
1.The thickness and width of lumber is in
inches while the length is in feet of
even length.
2.Lumber of nominal sizes from 2” x 2”
and lower, are no longer computed in
board foot, but in linear foot.
3.The price of lumber is variable
depending upon:
a. Length.
b. Width.
c. Kind of lumber.
Common:
A. Testing Tools D. Cutting Tools
1. Square 1. Saws
2. Level 2. Chisel
3. Bevel E. Smooth Facing Tools
4. Plumb Bob 1. Plane
B. Marking Tools F. Boring Tools
1. Lead 1. Twist Drill
Pencil/Chalk G. Fastening Tools
2. Scriber 1. Hammer
3. Compass 2. Wrench
C. Holding Tools 3. Screw Driver
1. Clamp
 The union of two or more smooth or even
surfaces admitting two or more pieces of lumber to
a closed fitting or junction.

Joinery – is the art of joint making

Mortise Joint – Mortise is defined as a space in

lumber joint hollowed out to receive a tenon or
the like.

Tenon Joint – is a projection to be inserted into

a socket or mortise in another lumber to make
joint.

Dovetail Joint – is defined as partially housed

tapered mortise and tenon joint. The word dovetail
is used figuratively.