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Scone High School
Industrial Technology Timber
Stage 5
General Wood - Core Module 1
Techniques
Students learn about:
Students learn to:
Techniques
Outcomes: 5.2.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.1
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measurement and sizing
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a range of processes and
techniques for preparing,
joining and finishing timber
apply correct measuring standards and
methods
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use a variety of joining methods including:
– simple joints
– screwing, nailing and gluing
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describe reasons for timber finishing
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prepare surfaces and apply clear finishes to
timber
Measurement and Sizing
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Techniques > Measurement and Sizing
1. Define the following terms:
Rough sawn timber
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Dressed timber
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DAR
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2. On the piece of timber drawn below indicate the following
a) Width
b) Thickness
c) Length
3. Timber measurements are always indicated by
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4. Write the measurements for the pieces of timber shown below.
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Housing Joints
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Techniques > Angle Joints > Housing Joints
1. Define a housing joint.
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2. List the advantages of the housing joint.
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3. List 3 situations where a housing joint could be used.
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4. The housing joint itself is not that strong.
How may the joint be secured?
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5. What is the depth of the housing?
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6. Name the types of housing joints shown below.
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7. What is the advantage of joint (b) over joint (a)
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8. On the grid paper below make an oblique drawing of a through housing joint.
Half Lap Joints
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Techniques > Framing Joints > Half lap Joints
1. Define a half lap joint.
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2. Name the half lap joints shown and state a use for each.
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Bridle Joints
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Techniques > Framing Joints > Bridle Joints
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Name the bridle joint shown below.
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2. Complete the oblique drawing of a Tee bridle joint.
Nails
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Techniques > Nails
Nailing is a strong and easy method of fastening timber and is used in general building
work and where the use of screws is not necessary.
For glued joints nails are used to hold the joint together while the glue dries.
1. Types of nails
Complete the table below by naming the nail type and stating its use.
Nail
Use
2. Ordering Nails
List the 6 pieces of information required when ordering nails.
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3. Length of Nail
a) State how to determine the required length of a nail.
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b) What should you consider when nailing into end grain?
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4. Driving Nails
Why are nail punches used to punch the nails below the surface of the
timber?
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5. Removing Nails
a) Name two tools which can be used for extracting nails which have become bent
while driving.
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b) Why is scrap timber used along with the nail pincers?
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6. Nailing Techniques
a) With the aid of a sketch explain the dovetail nailing process.
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b) Describe two situations when it may be necessary to predrill the nail hole.
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Finishing and Finishes
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Techniques > Finishing and Finishes pdf
Surface Preparation
1. List the steps involved with surface preparation
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2. State two reasons why it is necessary to use a cork block when sanding.
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3. Why is it necessary to sand along the grain and never across it?
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4. State three reasons for wanting to stain a project.
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5. Name four types of abrasive papers
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6. Complete the table illustrating the grade, grit size and use of abrasive paper.
Grade
Grit Size
Use
Rapid removal of material
Sanding bare wood in preparation for finishing
Final sanding of bare wood in preparation for
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Sanding finishes between coats
Finishes
1. State three reasons for applying a finish
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2. Complete the table illustrating the differences between polyurethane and
nitrocellulose.
Characteristic
Polyurethane
Nitrocellulose
Drying time
Hardness
Cleaning of brushes
3. State 6 rules to be followed when applying a finish with a brush.
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