Processes, Techniques and Specialist tools

Question 1

Marking Gauge

Answer 1

Marking a line parallel to an edge

Question 2

Cutting Gauge

Answer 2

Cutting across the grain of the wood

Question 3

Mortise Gauge

Answer 3

To scribe on joints of wood prior to cutting.

Question 4

Odd Leg

Answer 4

Used to scribe a line at a set distance from the edge of a workpiece

Question 5

Internal and external Callipers

Answer 5

Measuring the dimensions of an object.

Question 6

Set squares

Answer 6

Providing a straightedge at a right angle or other particular angle to a baseline

Question 7

Try square

Answer 7

Used on manufactured wood to mark lines at 90 degrees to an edge.

Question 8

Engineer Square

Answer 8

Used on metals to mark lines at 90 degrees to an edge

Question 9

Mitre Square

Answer 9

Used on manufactured boards to mark lines at 45 degrees to an edge.

Question 10

Micrometre

Answer 10

Digital reading for external thickness eg diameter.
Accurate up to =-0.001mm

Question 11

Vernier Callipers

Answer 11

Digital reading for external thickness eg thickness.
Accurate up to =-0.02mm

Question 12

Densitometer

Answer 12

Digital reading to measure the degree of darkness, to help calibrate printing equipment.

Question 13

Dividers

Answer 13

Marking out and measuring tool, measure distance between two points.

Also, it can mark out circles on wood/metal/polymer.

Question 14

Jig

Answer 14

Holds the work and guides the tool- eliminating the need to repeatedly mark out.

Question 15

Fixture

Answer 15

Holds work in a given position while a manufacturing process takes place.

Question 16

Go/no-go gauge

Answer 16

Set up to pass or fail a product on size.