Milling machine to be used for heavy milling work.
Planer, rotary
Shank mounted rotary blade cutter that can be used in a drill press for planning wood surfaces.
Planer/molder
A planer/molder is used to finish lumber and mold decorative designs in baseboards, furniture, casing and picture frames.
Planet gear
Used in a differential gear, the planet gear engages, revolving around the sun gear, which is also revolving.
Planetary gear
Planetary gears have a central gear with an internal ring gear and one or more pinions. Planetary gears provide speed reduction and excellent transmission of power in a compact package.
Plank
Solid boards, usually 3/4" thick and 3" to 8" wide designed to be installed in parallel rows. Edges may be beveled to simulate the appearance of Colonial American plank floors.
Plank and beam framing
To create large, unobstructed areas, the structural loads are situated on larger and fewer members than in conventional framing.
Plank flooring
Random width and length wood flooring strips. Wide boards, over 3 " in width but usually 6" or 7", with tongue and groove edges that are screwed to the floor with plugs inserted into the holes for the appearance of wooden pegs.
Planned community
Description of a neighborhood built with certain guidelines in mind.
Planned unit development (pud)
Residential project that features dense clusters of houses surrounded by areas of open space, owned in common and maintained by a nonprofit association.
