Shaving or sanding a wooden edge down to a zero thickness creates a smooth transition between two pieces. This technique is often used in patching, veneering, or scarfing to hide the seam. A properly feathered edge becomes practically invisible once glued and finished.
Heard on the job
Sand the patch down and feather the edges so it disappears into the surrounding grain.
Also heard as
- feather out
Related terms
Same word, different worlds
Welding, Brazing & NDE
To grind the start, stop or tack of a weld to a thin taper so the next bead can tie in smoothly.
Asphalt PavingTo taper new asphalt down to nearly zero thickness to tie it into an existing surface.
Shop Floor SlangThe technique of peeling back the sterile wrapper of a disposable instrument to load it without contamination.