Shop Symbols & Jargon

Shorthand for the workshop.

When you work with other woodworkers – even when picking out wood at the lumberyard – it helps to know some of the marks and special words that will help get the job done right.

These symbols are helpful to even the lone woodworker. When you return to the bench after a hiatus, the symbols will help you pick up where you left off. (Note: I made these mark…