BCT 219 Cabinetmaking I
Assignment 3
AWI Chapter 400
Starting at page 122
1. _______Custom_____________ grade is specified for most conventional
architectural woodworking.
2. _________Custom_________ is used as the prevailing grade when no grade is
specified but AWI standards are referenced.
3. Premium grade is specified when the highest degree of control over the quality
of workmanship, material, installation, and execution of design is required.
4. When is economy grade called for? Minimum expectation of quality
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5. Identify whether the cabinet parts listed below are considered exposed (E), semiexposed (SE) or concealed (C)
Exposed
Surfaces are visible when tops of cabinets are over
72above the finished floor.
Exposed
SE
Exposed
Surfaces visible when cabinets and shelves are opentype or behind clear glass doors.
Cabinet bottoms between 30 and up to 48 above
finished floor.
Surfaces visible when portions of cabinets are
exposed after fixed appliances are installed.
Concealed Surfaces not visible after installation.
SE
All front edges of shelving behind doors.
Exposed
Front edges of cabinet body members are visible or
seen through gaps of greater than 1/8 w/ doors and
drawer fronts are closed.
Exposed Surfaces visible when doors and drawer fronts are
closed.
6. A moisture content of 5 – 10% is suitable for structural lumber used for rib
material, base frames, and kicks.
7. Match the following description with the cabinet construction type listed below:
c_Doors and drawer faces are set over face frames or face members of
cabinet.
a Doors and drawer faces cover the body members of the cabinet.
d or e Doors and drawer faces are inset within members of the cabinet.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Flush Overlay
Reveal Overlay
Reveal Overlay on Face Frame
Flush Inset
Flush Inset w/ Face Frame
8. 5/8 panel products are acceptable as body members. Yes No.
9. Shelves over 36 may be constructed from 3/4 veneer core plywood. Yes No
10. 1/2 panel products may be used as cabinet backs. Yes No
11. Drawer fronts may be constructed of 7/8 lumber. Yes No
12. Frameless glass doors must be no less than
1/ "
4
in thickness.
13. How much uniformly distributed weight will cause a solid red oak shelf
measuring 3/4 x 6 x 42 shelf to deflect 1/4? 103 LB
14. Which shelf type will support the most uniformly distributed weight? (Circle one)
MDF
Medium density particleboard w/ 1/8 solid lumber edge
15. How much space should be allowed for legroom at a reception counter? 24
_______
1/ "
2
16. What is the recommended height of a closet rod located in a tall cabinet? 66"
AFF
17. What is the recommended toe kick height for an ADA compliant standard
cabinet?
Not Regulated