There are distinctive names for the surfaces of a board and it’s important to know what they are, especially when it comes to reading project instructions. References are made to these surfaces for specific cuts and when joining project parts.
Board Surfaces
Face: The faces are the two widest surfaces of a board. On a 1 x 3, for example, the face measures 2 1/2 inches wide.
Edge: The edges of a board are perpendicular to the faces and run the length of the board. On a 1 x 3 x 4, the edges measure 3/4 x 4 feet.
End: The ends of a board are pretty self-explanatory. They are perpendicular to the faces and run the width of a board. On a 1 x 3, the faces measure 3/4 x 2 1/2.
Bevels & Miters
Knowing these terms is essential when cutting bevels and miters.
- A bevel is and angled cut across the edge of a board from face to face.
- A miter is an angled cut across the face of a board from edge to edge.
- A compound miter is a combination of both a bevel and a miter cut.
During the assembly of this frame, the ends of the bevels are joined.
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