Furniture Test Flashcards
this term denote that furniture parts may be dismantled and easily assembled
knock down furniture
a joint used in wood work in which a fan-shaped tongue project from one member and fits into corresponding fan-shaped slot cut into the second member
dovetail joint
in a broader sense, this term is described as the ability to come up with new ideas by manipulating, synthesizing or processing of data or information
creativity
a creative design technique that lets the designer generate concept or idea by thinking or making the situation worse instead of improving it
inversion
woodwork finishing applying coating of gesso and gold leaf
gilding
the term that refers to wood used for baseboards, railings,chairs rails, picture and cover molding, and door and window trim
interior trim
a design technique that generate ideas by systematically examining objects of nature for possible solution to a problem
bionics
a substance used to attached one surface to another such as glue or cement
adhesive
the term that refers to the sloping of the edges of a panel of glass so as to diminish its apparent size and to provide a play of light and shade
bevelling
this term is loosely described as a sketch or drawing, a plan or a creative work
design
a paste composed of powdered quartz base mixed with linseed oil, turpentine, and a drying agent used to fill pores of opened grains in wood
wood filler
the term that refers to drafting of actual size pattern for use as a comprehensive guide for production
full sizing
this term is defined as human factor engineering
ergonomics
the person who devices or executes designs
designer
stain made by dissolving oil aniline colors in turpentine, benzine, naptha, or similar solvents
oil stain
the art style which flourished from about 1893 to 1910 and is characterized by moving sinuous and swirling lines
art nouveau
a treatment solution that prevents decay in wood
wood preservative
a distortion in wood grain due to injury of a tree
burl
a sanding machine on which the abrasive coating is on an endless belt running over pulleys
belt sander
this man spear headed the “Arts and crafts movement”
William Morris
this man introduced light weight furniture in mass with a style of curve lines and shapes made possible by his invention of the “steam bending” process
Michael Thonet
the member of D’Stijl group who designed the Red-Blue chair featuring rectangular cubic form and primary colors
Gerrit Reitveld
the Dutch architect who conceptualizer and produced the first prototype of cantilevered chair
Mart Stam
the term that refers to the theoretical limit reached by wood when all free water evaporates or when only the hygroscopic waters are left
fiber saturation point
columnar form of turned wood, twisted or tapered forms, or vase-shaped columns
baluster
this term refers to space planning or the study of habitable spaces in relation to human activities, movements, functions, and habits
ergonometrics
the group of constructivist artist who adopted the use of abstract and rectangular cubic forms and primary colors as their basic ideal
D’Stijl
a portable instrument operated on gas which is used for heating off rattan before bending
blow torch
a machine tool with endless blade that travels around two pulleys and is used to cut thin or thick stock of wood in curve or straight form
band saw
a mat formed panel manufactured primarily of particles of wood bonded together with synthetic resin or other suitable binder
particle board
a generic term for panel manufactured primarily from inter felted lignocellulose fibers consolidated under heat and pressure in hot press
fiber board
the school in Germany founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 which became the foca point design development immediately after world war 1
Bauhaus
the term that refer to human bodily measurement
anthropometric
the part of the tree in the outer portion of the woody trunk usually in lighter color and which is also its last growth layer
sapwood
a composition often of chalk or plaster of Paris, or gypsum mixed with binder for use as foundation surface for painting as in gilding or silvering or in making bas-relief
gesso
a hanging or standing shelves that are open on all sides
etagere
a term that is loosely refer to a form of marquetry wherein veneers of tortoiseshells and brass win combination of other materials are applied
boulle work
a green film formed on copper or bronze by long exposure or by chemical which are often valued aesthetically
patina
a decoration of parallel groove, concave and semi circular in section on classical column and frieze
fluting
a term that refers to producing three dimensional sample of designed item either in full size or reduced scale
prototyping
an armchair with closed arms
bergere
the term that refers to the weight of water contained in wood and is expressed as a percentage of the weight of water of oven dry wood
moisture content
the general classification for tree with broad deciduous leaves
hardwood
the general classification for tree with needle like leaves and cone bearing trees like conifers
softwood
amillworker term that refers to ready made products that are manufactured at wood mill or wood working plant
millwork
Philippine armchair with extended armrest and continuous “bijuco” weave seat and backrest, specifically designed as furniture for giving birth
Butaca
a modified church bench introduced during the Spanish era with seat made of solid wood plank, vertical side post, upright slats and horizontal stretchers
kapiya
a wooden sofa produced in the Philippines during the Spanish era that features a cabinet compartment below the seat
gallinera
a common Philippine-Spanish colonial furniture usually used to store pillows and mats
almario
although a generic name for cabinets, this Philippine Spanish colonial furniture generally refers to a wardrobe with mirror attached to the door
aparador
a pice of furniture in the olden times that is usually placed in a corner of a foyer for the gentlemen to hung their hats and canes and for the ladies to leave their parasols
bastonera
a cabinet storage in the Filipino kitchen of old houses that is fully ventilated and is used to store food and utensils
paminggalan
wood finishing materials thinned with solvents so that they penetrate the wood and harden the surface to resist penetration of succeeding coats of finishing materials
sealer
thisrouters his tool is a portable shaper that is moved over the work instead of the work being moved through the cutter as in the regular shaper
router
a finishing material made from processed lac mixed with alcohol
shellac
astencils pattern usually made of cardboard or similar material, section which are cut out so that lines of the pattern may be transferred to another surface with pencil
stencil
the pe of rattan with a stock diameter of at least 25mm and usually used for the main structural part of rattan furniture
Palasan
the part of buri palm tree that are made into furniture product
midribs
itbrassie is a metal alloy consisting of copper and zinc
brass
it is a grayish white or bluish metallic element usually used in various alloys for rust resistant plating
chromium
the unit of measurement for lumber
board feet
a Philippine Spanish colonial furniture with exquisite chest of drawers, usually featuring secret compartments for keeping jewelry and important documents
comoda
a process by which woodwork materials are manufactured and produced
carpentry
a term that refers to furniture that constitute a finished case or cabinet inclusive of doors, drawers, and shelves
casework
specification term indicating that the lumber has been artificially dried
kiln dried
specification symbol indicating that lumber is planed on four sides
s4s
the body of a piece of furniture to which veneers are applied
carcase
thin sheets of wood glued to the carcase of furniture for decorative effect or as over layer
wood veneer
decorative veneer of wood or other materials such as ivory or mother of pearl in which thin sheets are cut into delicate patterns and applied to carcase
marquetry
a form of veneer, creating geometrical pattern
parquetry
a surface decoration created by inserting into a solid wood other materials such as ivory, bone, stone or shell
inlay
afinials knob, often vase shaped, used as a crowning ornament on furniture. It is also sometimes applied on the intersection of stretches joining legs of chairs or tables
finial
a Filipino term for the utility table/cabinet introduced to hold and display religious icons
Mesa altar
dining table with extremely low height used in the traditional homes of our ancestors
Dulang
the type of rattan with a stock diameter of at least 25mm and usually used for the main structural part of rattan furniture
palasan
the type of buri palm tree that are made into furniture product
midribs
this term loosely means “applied designs”. Commonly these are sections of wood which have been fret cut and then glued or tacked to the carcase
appliqué
type of finishing cabinet work in imitation of the lacquer work of Japan and China
japanning
wood steamed and bent to form structural members of furniture
bentwood
the part of a tree trunk that is being produced into lumber
heartwood
anotherpolishing their name for hand polishing for furniture finish
French polish
known internationally as Philippine Mahogany
tanguile
name given to the process of change to metric measurements
metrication
Designer of the wassily chair
Marcel Breur
drawer unit placed under office desk
pedestal
cylindrical wood use to secure joints in furniture
dowel
type of sawing machine used for cross cutting of solid wood
radial arm saw
a thread or string made of flax fiber or hemp used in upholstering
twine
button used to hold padding material in shape in upholstered furniture
tufting button
arules folding rule made in short section
zigzag rule
a coarse cotton cloth used for holding down layers of upholstering materials
muscin
a defect in lumber caused by a branch or limb when the tree was growing
knot
a joint made by overlapping two boards
lapjoint
hidden hinge used for cabinet door
concealed hinges
a short metal bushing usually brass design to fit tip of legs
ferrule
aclamps clamp with long bar and two adjustable clamping jaws
bar clamp
rings seen in cross section of trees also called growth rings
annular rings
lightening the surface color of wood by use of chemical
bleaching
the general term of a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment
adhesive
a beveled edge of a corner
chamber
three seater sofa with armrest
1800x750x750x430sh
Normal working arm
900mm
maximum normal arm
1400mm
circular dining table
900 diameter x 730 height
mattress size for double bed
1372 x 1905 ( 54” x 75”)
senior executive desk
1800x750x730 height
mattress size for hospital bed
914x1905 (36”x75”)
ideal clothes hanger height
1530 to 1780
maximum upper shelves height
1930
standard corner table height
450 to 560
elbow room or width allowance occupancy per sweater for dining and conference table
560 to 600
maximum seat height for dining and conference chair
450
Ideal depth for bedroom closet
600
mattress size for bunk bed
762 x 1905 (30” x 75”)
common or average height for low backed chairs
310
how many board feet would a piece of lumber have if it’s size is 12”-0”x2”x4”?
8 bf
how many board feet would four pieces of lumber be if it’s size is 60”x2”x2”?
6.64 bf
a cabinet door has a rectangular trimmings of appliqué molding. The rectangular measures 14” x 22” each. how many linear feet of moldings will be needed for 6 doors ?
36
palitada
plaster
Soleras
floor joist
kantero
mason
piya
feet
pulgada
inches
kanto Mesa
mitre joint
Senepa
fascia
Bisagra
hinge
adomo
decor
moldura
moldings m
pitik
chalk line
kapatas
foreman
plantilya
pattern
Barena
hand drill
hulog
plumb bob
bandeha
panel
pamakuan
nailers
gabay
hand rail
sepogirth expo
girt
masilya
putty
Kabila
cable
rematseriveter mates
rivet
andanyo
scaffolding
rehas
grill
biga
beam
barandillas
railings
media Agua
canopy
kisame
ceiling
kostilyahe
ceiling joist
suelo
flooring
tabla
lumber
haspe
wood grains
balbique
hand drill
vaciada
rabbet
Roskas
thread
latero
tin smith
baldosa
tile
alahado
flushed or aligned
turnilyo
screw
baytang
step