| Keepers | A clasp of brass or iron used to hold two sections of a large dining table together. Also known as Table Forks |
| Kerf | The width of cut made by a saw. |
| Kiln Drying | The process of reducing the moisture content of timber after which it is known as kiln dried. The timber is placed on stickers in a kiln which may be heated by an oil, gas or wood fired boiler. Hot water from the boiler is fed through pipes running inside the kiln. As the temerature rises the wood gives up its moisture. Excess moisture is removed by fans venting to the outside, whilst fresh air is drawn in. Care must be taken to ensure temperature and humidity are properly controlled during the drying process. |
| Knee | The upper part of a cabriole leg which swells outward from the frame. |
| Knot | A knot is the place where a branch of a tree appears on the face or side of cut timber. Knots can be known as dead or live. The size of a knot can affect the strength and quality of the timber, and grading and prices are often set by the classification of visible knots. |
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