Test 1 Flashcards
360401aA, 360401aB, 360401bA, 360401bB
The most established set of grades used in cabinetmaking are set by the …
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
The three grade standards established by AWI are….
Economy, custom, Premium
What can happen to a glued joint if adequate time is not allowed for the glue to dry before planing?
Sunken joint
Are biscuits, dowels and splines examples of wood fastened joinery?
Yes
What is the strongest interlocking joint, full dado or rabbet?
full dado
Through dovetails are commonly used in drawers because they resist tension force, true or false
true
Sticked and coped joints are used between stiles and rails on modern cabinet doors, true or false
true
Each of AWIs quality standards sections has subsections with a letter designation. What does T, C, and D stand for?
Technical criteria, Compliance Testing, Design
What other feature of the structure might you find in a leg and rail style table, particularly those that are higher or required to hold greater loads?
Lower rails called Stretchers
What does including a framework on a single pedestal table base ensure?
Adequate strength for connecting the tabletop.
With RTA (ready to assemble hardware) which part is not visible, and which part is?
the dowel hole is not seen as it is drilled from the bottom, the socket head cap screw remains visible.
Inlay is a practice that adds detail and beautiful accents, and frequently appears on table edges, door frames, legs and aprons, T or F
true
Is the sandwich method a true inlay?
No.
which inlay method usually involves tracing the feature to be inlaid on the object?
Cutting in.
Which is the simplest type of inlay?
Solid wood. Usually a dark or dramatic exotic that creates contrast.
What are 2 methods of cutting veneer stringing for an inlay?
Stuffing strips into a saw kerf and then sanding, or with a special hand tool.
Which 8 materials are used for inlay?
Solid wood, Veneer, Pre-made specialty stock, Natural and synthetic Ivory, Plastic, Mother of Pearl, Abalone, Non ferrous metals
What is one thing you should ensure before cutting veneer with a veneer saw?
That one side of the saw is completely flat
Although there is overlap, how does Parquetry differ from Marquetry?
Parquetry usually involves complex geometric patterns(chessboard), whereas Marquetry often resembles paintings and pictures by utilizing the unique figure and colour of veneer.
What is the most common veneer match?
Book match
Describe book match
Symmetrical pattern, 2 leaves side by side are a mirror reflection of each other.
describe slip match
leaves are face up, side by side, creating a repeating pattern without symmetry.
describe Centre balance match
All leaves are the same width, and there is an even number of leaves so there is a joint in the centre of the panel. Can be either book matched or slip matched.
Does Butt match mean the same as End match?
Yes