Baluster. See [Balustrade].
Balustrade.—A series of small spindles or posts (Balusters), to the tops of which a bar (Hand Rail) is attached, placed along the sides of stairs and around stair openings. The hand rail is supported at either end by a post (Newel Post). E. G. See Figs. [71] and [75]. Also applied to a solid wall built up the sides of a stairway and around the stair openings.
Batten Door.—A door formed by joining the boards together with battens.
Battens.—Strips of wood, or cleats, fastened across two or more boards to hold them together, as in making a cover or door. E. G. See Figs. [15], [189], and [194].
Bevel.—Formed by cutting off the sharp edge of a board or any piece of work. E. G. See [Fig. 28].
A tool used for laying out bevels
Bird's Mouth.—A notch, V-shaped, or the form of a bird's mouth, cut in a piece of work. E. G. See [Fig. 8].
Blind-nailing. See page [34].
Brace.—A strip, board, or heavier piece fastened across two or more pieces to strengthen and steady them; a diagonal strip.
Bracket.—A support, generally triangular in shape, screwed or nailed to a wall or object to hold up such things as shelves and cabinets.
Broom-wire.—The fine wire which is bound around brooms to hold the straw to the end of the broom-stick.