Cut that resembles the open mouth of a bird, which is made in the end of a rafter so that the rafter joints are snug with the top wall plate.
Bird's-eye
Wood grain that forms into small circles or ellipses.
Birdbath
Defect in an asphalt driveway that causes a depression, which fills with water.
Bisect
Divide into two equal parts.
Bisque
The rough, unpolished finish found in unglazed areas of vitreous china fixtures and tile.
Bit
(1) Power screwdriver or screw gun part that turns the head of the screw. (2) Drilling or boring tool. (3) Soldering iron tip that heats.
Bit extension
Extension to lengthen drill bits, for hard to reach places or deep holes, by use of a steel rod with a coupling to hold a drill bit, with the other end fitting into the chuck of the drill.
Bit gauge
Device to limit the depth of a hole being drilled by clamping on the drill.
Bit, annular
Hollow cylinder shaped drill bit used to cut plugs of wood
