box Flashcards
whats step 1 of the box?
using a metal rule, try square and pencil divide the block into 4
how do you divide the block into 4?
measure wooden block using tape measure or ruler, divide the measurement into 4, use a metal rule, try square and pencil divide the block into 4, place bench hook in a vice, place your wooden block on the bench hook and cut into 4 sections
how do you make a mitre joint?
mark out edge of wood at 45 degree angle, continue lines down both sides of wood using try square and pencil, complete final edge using mitre square and pencil , teacher cuts out wood with chop saw and do same for other piece of wood
what are precautions with a pilar drill?
ensure work is firmly held in place beware of flying materials don't touch drill when moving ensure drill has stopped before removing work beware of moving parts tuck in all lose clothing wear suitable clothing hair tied back ensure gaurd is in place
what are precautions of a fret saw?
hold work firmly with both hands don't touch blade tuck in all lose clothing wear suitable protective clothing hair tied back place guards in place
what are precautions of a visc sander?
ensure work is firmly held in place on sanding table don't touch sanding disk when moving tuck in lose clothing ensure hair tied back guards in place wear protective clothing
what are precautions of danish oil?
causes irritation to skin and respiratory system don't inhale avoid contact with skin or eyes wear protective clothing use in well ventilated area
what are general safety rules?
don't run keep the workshop tidy dont distract people use tools have been shown how to use carry tools safely know where stop buttons are use dust extraction if unsure ask
what is pine wood?
softwood cream/pale easy to work with, readily cheap and easy to work with no protection if used outdoors
whats a g-clamp?
used for securing pieces of wood when gluing, cutting, drilling or shaping
what are manufactured boards?
large sheets of material that are produced using waste materials e.g. glueing saw dust together
what are advantages of manufactured boards?
stronger and more stable than conventional wide boards of softwood or hardwood
also uses more of the tree meaning less waste and cheaper
what are disadvantages of manufactured boards?
when cutting and shaping they release harmful fumes due to high glue content
they are not as aesthetically pleasing as wood
what is oak?
hardwood, light brown, tough durable, beautiful grain, aesthetically pleasing and finishes well
what is plywood?
manufactured board, large flat boards, relatively strong don’t warp or twist, made up of layers , grains run perpendicular, always odd number of layers
what is MDF?
medium density fibreboard, manufactured board, relatively cheap, available in large sheets, easy to work with, easily damaged by moisture, gives of fumes when cut
what are pros and cons of a butt joint?
quick and easy lacks in strength
what are pros and cons of a dowel joint?
provides strength to a butt joint
what is FSC?
forest stewardship council, international, non profit organisation, promotes responsible forestry, FSC certifies forests all over the world to ensure they meet high environmental and social standards, FSC products are naked with tick logo
what is sustainable forestry?
practice of when cutting down a tree when more are planted to ensure forests for future generations
metal rule
used for marking out measurements on a piece of wood
wood chisel
remove waste wood
mitre square
used for marking out mitre joints (45 degrees)
bench hook
support material whilst cutting
try square
mark right angles at an edge
marking gauge
make wood prior to cutting
tenon saw
to cut pieces to wood length
soothing plane
smooth down edges and surfaces of wood
what are the 6 Rs?
reduce, recycle, rethink, refuse, reuse, repair
whats reduce?
is it possible to reduce the amount of materials used? this will help protect valuable resources
what is rethink?
is there a better way to solve this problem that is less damaging to the environment?
what is refuse?
not accepting things that are not best for the environment e.g. optional packaging
what is recycle?
could recycled materials be used, is the product made form materials that are easy to recycle
what is reuse?
could the product have another use? could its parts be used in other products? is the info communicated clearly? this will extend it’s life
what is repair?
is the product easy to repair? this will extend it’s life
how do you know if products can be recycled?
it has the recycling symbol
what is the throw away society?
human society influenced by consumerism. the term describes a citrical view of overconsumption and excessive production of short-lived disposable items
what is the finger joint?
a joint that squares are cut out on 2 pieces of wood and glued to interlink and fit together
whats a dowel joint?
2 holes are drilled at equal distances on both pieces of wood and sticks are put in and glue to fit together
whats a rebate joint?
cutting a rectangle half way through the wood so the other piece of wood can be glued in to it
what do you think about when evaluating a pice of work?
infomation and data, emotion and intuition, benefits and positives, gravity and caution, possibilities and alternatives, overview and process
