1
Q

In the illustration below, what describes the likely sequence of events to produce the effect shown?

A

Stain, wash coat, paste fill, top coat

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2
Q

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

A

Oak

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3
Q

What would be the purpose for tinting paste filler?

A

To provide contrast to the stained colour of open grained wood

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4
Q

True or False: Metallic powder may be used as a colorant for paste filler.

A

T

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5
Q

What happens when you apply paste filler to a stained panel without sealing it first?

A

The stain coat may be worn off in spots

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6
Q

Why is paste filler brushed on and then wiped off first perpendicular to the grain and then with the grain?

A

To work the filler into the pores

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7
Q

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?

A

Apply a Clear topcoat

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8
Q

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

A

Powdered aniline dyes

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9
Q

What technique is used to adjust the gloss of a mid sheen lacquer to a higher sheen?

A

Polishing

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10
Q

For polishing a finish, which abrasive material is the finest

A

Rottenstone

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11
Q

What else do you need to use along with rottenstone when polishing a finish?

A

Felt pad an Oil

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12
Q

What special finish is an intentional large scale duplication of the spray finishing defect known as fish-eye?

A

Lunar

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13
Q

A piece of furniture has been modified by distressing. What characteristic tells you it has been done properly?

A

It looks old and worn

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14
Q

In wood finishing, if you are using impact, abrasion and boring techniques, what are you doing

A

Distressing

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15
Q

What results when stain is mixed with varnish?

A

You have made a glaze

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16
Q

How is ammonia used to affect the colour of some woods?

A

Sealed with the item in a tent and allowed to evaporate

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17
Q

When a plain item is finished to resemble marble or woodgrain, what finishing technique/family has been employed?

A

Faux finish

18
Q

To fix a small dent on a shellac finish, what should you do?

A

Use tinted filler and more shellac

19
Q

What are two characteristics of water stains?

A

Brilliant colours and low cost

20
Q

Which spray system has the highest transfer efficiency?

A

Air-assisted airless

21
Q

What differentiates a penetrating oil stain from a pigment oil stain?

A

Penetrating stains contain soluble dyes

22
Q

Which of these listed top coat is the most durable?

A

Varnish

23
Q

Which of these listed topcoats has an extremely short pot life?
Polyurethane
Epoxy
Polyester
Lacquer

A

Polyester

24
Q

What is the proper procedure when applying bleach?

A

Brush on, working from the bottom up

25
Q

Which of these bleaches is the most effective for some wood?

A

Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide

26
Q

True or False: Pigmented oil stains cannot be used for spray staining?

A

T

27
Q

What is the purpose of applying “spatter” on a project?

A

To simulate fly specks on the project

28
Q

True or False: An airless spray system is ideal for applying a fine, orange-peel free finish.

A

F

29
Q

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?

A

Sap staining

29
Q

How is atomization achieved in an airless spray system?

A

Fluid being forced through a small orifice

30
Q

During the finishing process, what happens to gouges, dents, scratches or stains?

A

They become more obvious

31
Q

How can you best conduct a visual inspection of a wood surface before finishing?

A

Use a portable light source from different angles

32
Q

What method is effective in removing excess adhesive from a work piece during assembly?

A

Use a chisel or scraper on semi-set glue

33
Q

What technique can be used for removing a compression mark from bare wood?

A

Apply steam to swell the dent

34
Q

Which wood species listed below shows the most lightening effect after bleaching?
Sapele
Ebony
Makore
Walnut

A

Walnut

35
Q

What is the difference between dye and pigment?

A

Pigments never dissolve

36
Q

When using a dark stain on solid wood, what helps reduce the contrast on end grain?

A

Apply clear stain base to the end grain before staining

37
Q

Who appoints the presiding officer for the Cabinetmaking LAC’s?

A

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

38
Q

How is course content determined for technical training institutes?

A

Course outlines established by the PAC

38
Q

Who does the Board appoint in the Cabinetmaking PAC?

A

Presiding officer and an equal number of employers and employees