E - Glossary of Woodworking Terms

 Edge Bander: A machine that covers the raw edges of wood panels with a strip (banding) to make them smooth and finished. Find edge banders here.

 Edge Clamp: A specialized clamping tool used primarily in woodworking, metalworking, and machining to hold a workpiece securely from the side, without obstructing the top surface. Find edge clamps here.

 Edge Trimming: Cutting (or trimming) back the edge of a workpiece or overlay to a pre-determined size. Find edge trimmers here.

 End Grain: End grain is the surface of wood you see when it’s cut across the growth rings, showing the ends of the wood fibres.

 English Wheel: A metal-shaping machine that uses two wheels to gradually form smooth curves and compound shapes in sheet metal. Find english wheels here.

 Escutcheon Plate: A decorative metal plate around a keyhole, which protects the surrounding surface or the metal lining of the keyhole itself.