Test 5 Flashcards
In the illustration below, what describes the likely sequence of events to produce the effect shown?
Stain, wash coat, paste fill, top coat
Which wood species listed here would benefit the most from paste filling before top coating if a smooth surface was desired?
Cherry
Maple
Oak
Alder
Oak
What would be the purpose for tinting paste filler?
To provide contrast to the stained colour of open grained wood
True or False: Metallic powder may be used as a colorant for paste filler.
T
What happens when you apply paste filler to a stained panel without sealing it first?
The stain coat may be worn off in spots
Why is paste filler brushed on and then wiped off first perpendicular to the grain and then with the grain?
To work the filler into the pores
You have mixed a colourant with a clear finishing product for spraying. You have used this material for highlighting and accenting the surface of some already stained and lacquered furniture. What is the necessary final step?
Apply a Clear topcoat
Which material listed here would be best to use for colorant in spray shading with lacquer?
Penetrating oil stain
Powdered aniline dyes
Water stain
Pigment oil stain
Powdered aniline dyes
What technique is used to adjust the gloss of a mid sheen lacquer to a higher sheen?
Polishing
For polishing a finish, which abrasive material is the finest
Rottenstone
What else do you need to use along with rottenstone when polishing a finish?
Felt pad an Oil
What special finish is an intentional large scale duplication of the spray finishing defect known as fish-eye?
Lunar
A piece of furniture has been modified by distressing. What characteristic tells you it has been done properly?
It looks old and worn
In wood finishing, if you are using impact, abrasion and boring techniques, what are you doing
Distressing
What results when stain is mixed with varnish?
You have made a glaze
How is ammonia used to affect the colour of some woods?
Sealed with the item in a tent and allowed to evaporate
When a plain item is finished to resemble marble or woodgrain, what finishing technique/family has been employed?
Faux finish
To fix a small dent on a shellac finish, what should you do?
Use tinted filler and more shellac
What are two characteristics of water stains?
Brilliant colours and low cost
Which spray system has the highest transfer efficiency?
Air-assisted airless
What differentiates a penetrating oil stain from a pigment oil stain?
Penetrating stains contain soluble dyes
Which of these listed top coat is the most durable?
Varnish
Which of these listed topcoats has an extremely short pot life?
Polyurethane
Epoxy
Polyester
Lacquer
Polyester
What is the proper procedure when applying bleach?
Brush on, working from the bottom up
Which of these bleaches is the most effective for some wood?
Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide
True or False: Pigmented oil stains cannot be used for spray staining?
T
What is the purpose of applying “spatter” on a project?
To simulate fly specks on the project
True or False: An airless spray system is ideal for applying a fine, orange-peel free finish.
F
When a project has an area with a significant colour variation, which of these processes is used to bring the variation back in line with the natural wood colour of the rest of the project?
Sap staining
How is atomization achieved in an airless spray system?
Fluid being forced through a small orifice
During the finishing process, what happens to gouges, dents, scratches or stains?
They become more obvious
How can you best conduct a visual inspection of a wood surface before finishing?
Use a portable light source from different angles
What method is effective in removing excess adhesive from a work piece during assembly?
Use a chisel or scraper on semi-set glue
What technique can be used for removing a compression mark from bare wood?
Apply steam to swell the dent
Which wood species listed below shows the most lightening effect after bleaching?
Sapele
Ebony
Makore
Walnut
Walnut
What is the difference between dye and pigment?
Pigments never dissolve
When using a dark stain on solid wood, what helps reduce the contrast on end grain?
Apply clear stain base to the end grain before staining
Who appoints the presiding officer for the Cabinetmaking LAC’s?
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
How is course content determined for technical training institutes?
Course outlines established by the PAC
Who does the Board appoint in the Cabinetmaking PAC?
Presiding officer and an equal number of employers and employees
