Glossary

compass timber

Timber that has been cut from a branch having a smooth curve of the required shape.

Glossary

compass survey

A traverse survey which relies on the magnetic needle for orienting the sequence as a whole or for determining the

Glossary

compass roof

1. A roof having curved rafters or ties. 2. A form of timber roof in which the rafters, collar beams,

Glossary

compass plane

A plane having a curved baseplate (either concave or convex); for smoothing curved woodwork.

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