WFO Term Glossary?

[Blairt]

Hi all

Is there somewhere on the sight that explains the terms and shorthand used by long time users? ie: I see the reference to TDC in discussions about arches but I'm not sure what TDC means...

[JRPizza]

Many of those type of terms use here are not oven specific.
TDC = top dead center. For an arch it is usually the Keystone. For internal combustion engines it is when a piston is at the top of it's stroke.
ID = internal diameter
OD = outside diameter
I can't think of too many more letter descriptions right now but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[NCMan]

Another one that you may see quite a bit is IT, for indispensable tool.

[UtahBeehiver]

p or vcrete - a mixture of perlite or vermiculite and portland cement
ifb - insulating fire brick
CaSi or AlSi - calcium or alumina silica board
brick orientation, ie sailors, stretchers, half headers, etc.

[Blairt]

Thanks everyone. This really helps. That TDC now makes so much sense when I’m reading posts!