Glossary

The cut made by a saw blade.

Kerfing refers to the process of making a series of closely spaced cuts (kerfs) in a piece of wood to allow it to bend or flex more easily, or to describe the cut made by a saw blade itself.

Kerfing for Flexibility (Shaping Timber) - A woodworking technique where multiple shallow cuts are made across the grain to allow a straight piece of timber to bend.

Kerf as the saw blade cut width - Kerf also refers to the width of material removed by a saw blade during cutting.

A kiln is a controlled chamber used to artificially dry timber by applying heat, air circulation, and humidity control. The process, known as kiln drying, reduces the moisture content of timber to make it stable, strong, and suitable for use in construction, furniture, and manufacturing.

Kiln-dried timber is wood that has been dried using heat, airflow, and humidity control in a drying kiln, typically to a moisture content of 6–15%, depending on the end use.

A knee brace is a short, angled timber or metal brace placed between a post and a beam, forming a triangular structure that adds stability and strength.

A knot is the visible portion of a tree branch embedded in the surrounding wood of the trunk or main stem. In sawn timber, it appears as a circular or oval mark that can vary in size, shape, and firmness. The shape of the knot as it appears on a cut surface depends on the angle of the cut relative to the long axis of the knot.