Equidistant.—Equally distant.
Finishing Nail.—A nail with a small head used on surfaces to be exposed, where it is desirable to make as small nail holes as possible. The finishing nail is very handy for all kinds of small work.
Fishing.—An operation where two or more pieces are joined together, end to end, by means of strips (known as Fish-plates) nailed or screwed across the joints. It is also known as a Fish-joint, and is a common form of splice. E. G. See [Fig. 183].
Flange.—A projecting rim such as the edge of a spool.
Flush.—A surface of a board is said to be flush with the surface of another when those boards are so placed together that the two surfaces are even, or extend along the same line or plane.
Font.—An assortment of type of one size and style, including a certain number of each letter in the alphabet (large and small), punctuation marks, and such characters as are necessary in printing. Spaces and Quads are sold separately.
Foundation.—The base upon which a building rests. Usually made of stone, brick, or posts, and placed below the surface of the ground.
Gable-end.—That portion of a wall which extends into the angle formed by a gable or gambrel roof. E. G. See Figs. [64], [77], [96], and [109].
Gauge of Tracks.—The distance between the tracks.
Grease Paint.—A paint for the purpose of making-up the face in preparation for a circus or entertainment of some sort. Prepared of a composition easily removed, and free from injurious substances.