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Kitchen triangle
Imaginary triangle extending from the sink to the stove to the refrigerator, to maximize the efficiency of a kitchen by reducing the traveling distance between these appliances.

Kitchenette
Tiny kitchen area that is often built into the end of another room such as a room in an efficiency apartment.

Knee and column milling machine
Named after the shape of the casting, which supports the table, this milling machine for tool and die making produces reamers, ratchet teeth, fluted cutters, etc.

Knee brace
A corner brace, fastened at an angle from wall stud to rafter, stiffening a wood or steel frame to prevent angular movement.

Knee cap
Sheet metal trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.

Knee pads
Padded protection used by bricklayers, carpet and tile installers, etc. to cover their knees when kneeling.

Knee wall
Low wall in upper story resulting from 1 1/2 story construction.

Knife
(1) Cutting or stabbing instrument with a sharp single or double edged blade set in a handle. (2) To pass into or through something quickly. (3) Tool that uses a flat blade to spread soft materials.

Knife setting gauge
Using a knife setting gauge eliminates time-consuming planer knife adjustments. A floating pin aligns flush with the top of the gauge when knives are at the correct height.

Knife speed
When using jointers and planers, faster knife speeds produce smoother, more even surfaces.

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