Review 2

Question 1

When you changed the band saw blade and restarted the saw, you notice that the band tends to
ride too far forward on the wheels. How can you correct this?

Answer 1

Adjust upper tracking knob

Question 2

As you cut on the band saw, you notice that the blade disappears into the guide blocks
whenever you move the work piece forward. How can you correct this?

Answer 2

Bring the thrust bearing forward

Question 3

As you cut on the band saw, you hear a rhythmic ticking sound. What does this indicate?

Answer 3

Weld may be failing

Question 4

Which band saw blade width listed here could be expected to handle a curved cut with a 40 mm
radius?
a) 20 mm
b) 16 mm
c) 19 mm
d) 12 mm

Answer 4

12

Question 5

On the band saw, how high should the upper guides be adjusted from the top of the work?

Answer 5

6mm

Question 6

In the normal use of the jointer, the first step is

Answer 6

place the concave face of the board down on the infeed table

Question 7

When one face of a board is true by using the jointer, what is usually the next step?

Answer 7

Joint the concave edge

Question 8

When using the jointer on the edge of a straight 750 mm long board, you notice that the cut
starts out to be 2 mm deep but as you get to the end of the cut, the jointer is barely cutting.
What may be the cause?

Answer 8

the top of the cutting circle is set exactly in line with the outfeed table

Question 9

When using the jointer on the face of a rough, meter long board, you notice that at the end of
the cut, there is a noticeable snipe for the last 50 mm or so. What may be the cause?

Answer 9

Outfeed set to low

Question 10

How is the size of a jointer determined?

Answer 10

by the length of the knives

Question 11

On the jointer, how is the depth of cut determined?

Answer 11

by the difference in infeed and outfeed table heights

Question 12

Which defect might cause you to reject a board from surfacing on the jointer?

Answer 12

Dark ringed knots.

Question 13

On the jointer, you wish to machine a stopped taper. Which step is critical to perform this step
safely?

Answer 13

use a stop block on the infeed table

Question 14

How can you determine the shortest piece that may be safely passed through a thickness
planer?

Answer 14

measure the feed rollers from centre to centre and add 50

Question 15

Under what circumstances is it permissible to send pieces of slightly unequal thickness through
a thickness planer?

Answer 15

If the infeed roller is sectional

Question 16

How can you best control the tendency of a board to cup slightly as you reduce its thickness
substantially with a planer?

Answer 16

Remove equal amounts from each side.

Question 17

On the thickness planer, which defect may be produced when the idler roller, upper infeed
roller and/or the chip breaker are set too high?

Answer 17

Snipe at the leading end

Question 18

On the thickness planer, which defect may be produced when the pressure bar is too low?

Answer 18

Hesitation

Question 19

A piece of furniture looks good but it is uncomfortable. What error did the designer make?

Answer 19

Placed form over function

Question 20

The terms line, shape, mass, colour, tone and texture are used to describe what aspect of
design?

Answer 20

Elements of design

Question 21

In design, what two descriptive terms are used to describe the 2-dimensional appearance of
an object?

Answer 21

Line and shape

Question 22

When line and shape are combined to enclose 3-dimensional space, what is the result?

Answer 22

Mass

Question 23

In terms of design, what do the terms proportion, balance, harmony, rhythm, emphasis and
repetition refer to?

Answer 23

Principles of design

Question 24

What term describes relationship between the three main dimensions of an object?

Answer 24

proportion

Question 25

Which of the following ratios is closest to the legendary ‘Golden Mean’

Answer 25

5 : 8

Question 26

If you design a piece of furniture that is not symmetrical but nevertheless has a pleasing and
stable appearance what design term is used to describe this quality?

Answer 26

informal balance

Question 27

If you design a piece of furniture and all the parts and components combine in pleasing
agreement, what principle of design have you employed?

Answer 27

Harmony

Question 28

How many secondary colours are there?

Answer 28

3

Question 29

How many tertiary colours are there?

Answer 29

6

Question 30

Which of the following is a primary colour?
a. Orange
b. Red
c. Green
d. Viole

Answer 30

Red

Question 31

Which of the following is a secondary colour?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. Green
d. Yellow

Answer 31

Green

Question 32

What is the name for colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel?

Answer 32

Complimentary

Question 33

Design ideas prevalent in ancient Greece
and Rome?

Answer 33

Emulated Natural forms

Question 34

A chest of drawers has curvilinear lines, short cabriole feet, and a distressed white lacquer
finish. How might a designer designate this piece?

Answer 34

French provincial

Question 35

When handling a long sheet of oak veneer with a rift grain, what may be done to minimize lengthwise splitting?

Answer 35

Strengthen the ends of the sheet with tape.

Question 36

What do some shops do to make veneer easier to work with?

Answer 36

Humidify veneer production area

Question 37

After pressing a panel that featured a book-matched veneer pattern, you notice that the veneer
on one side of the match is not properly bonded to the core. What is the likely cause?

Answer 37

Veneer leaves are of inconsistent thickness

Question 38

When using a stitcher to join veneer sheets, what is the correct way to orient the veneer sheet
for pressing

Answer 38

The thread should be inside against the core

Question 39

When placing a few small pieces in the hot press, what practice ensures that the press will not be
damaged in the process?

Answer 39

Fill with spacers place workpiece in line with piston.

Question 40

After pressing, what should be done with panels after they are removed from the press?

Answer 40

Lean against something to allow air circulation

Question 41

Which glue has a dark glue line, sets rapidly with heat, is completely waterproof and may be
cured with radio frequency?

Answer 41

resorcinol formaldehyde

Question 42

You are unable to find veneers which are long enough for a special project. What technique
would you use to create veneer sheets which are long enough but have no visible joint?

Answer 42

Finger Jointed end match

Question 43

With respect to using a knife to joint veneers, which statement below is true?
a) The knife may tend to follow the grain line
b) The knife will not cut cross grain
c) The knife must be held absolutely vertically
d) The knife should have a single bevel

Answer 43

The knife may tend to follow the grain line

Question 44

With respect to preparing veneer sheets by hand, which statement below is true?

a) Tape only the side towards the core
b) Use tape to pull joints tight only
c) The paper tape is on the outside after pressing
d) The masking tape is on the inside after pressing

Answer 44

The paper tape is on the outside after pressing

Question 45

What term is defined as the distance a stair rises vertically from finished floor to finished floor?

Answer 45

Total rise

Question 46

According to the Alberta Building Code, what is the maximum unit rise allowed?

Answer 46

200

Question 47

With respect to stairs, what is meant by the following definition?
An imaginary line that intersects the outer edges of all the nosing

Answer 47

Line of Flight

Question 48

What is the maximum allowable unit rise, public and private?

Answer 48

200

Question 49

What is the minimum allowable headroom clearance in a dwelling

Answer 49

1950

Question 50

What must be done to a stringer layout on a notched stair to ensure that the bottom riser is the
correct height?

Answer 50

Remove one tread thickness at the bottom