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Keeled: Resembling the keel of a boat, it's the sharp edge frequently found on the corner of cabriole legs.


Kerfing: When a piece of wood is cut on one side of with a number of deep, close-set parallel slits, the purpose of which is as to bend it. Used in the construction of rounded drawer-fronts, etc.


Kicker: Fixed on the carcase either side and just above a (usually top) drawer this strip or block of wood prevents it from tipping downwards when open.


Knuckle joint: See Finger joint.


Knurled foot: See Braganza

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