wood processes Flashcards
1
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dovetail joint
A
- multi-directional strength
- once glued impossible to take apart
- can be cut by hand with dovetail saw
- can be machined
- drawers
2
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comb joint
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- the two pieces interlock
- creates larger gluing surface
- very strong
- box construction
3
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housing joint
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- groove cut across the end of one piece
- end of second piece inserted into groove
- glued into position to make permanent or left loose so it can slide
- framework construction
- cabinets
- shelving
4
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half lap joint
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- cutting a ‘step’in end of each piece
- large gluing surface makes it strong
- simple frames
- boxes
5
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dowel joint
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- holes drilled for dowels in one end of each piece
- wood glue put into holes and dowels inserted
- the two pieces are clamped together with dowels joining until dry
- flat pack furniture
6
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mortise and tenon joint
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- mortise (hole) made in one piece
- tenon made in second piece
- pieces glued together and clamped until dry
- table frame construction
- chairs
7
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knock down fittings (KD)
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- wide range of standardised KD fittings
- interchangeable
- can be used on a wide range of products
- flat pack furniture
8
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modesty blocks
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- small rigid polymer blocks
- have moulded holes that take screws
- used to join blocks to panels
- cupboards
- storage units
9
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barrel and nut bolts
A
- cross dowel fitted in one piece
- bolt inserted through other piece and tightened into cross dowel
- bed frames
10
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cam lock connectors
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- metal dowel screwed into one piece
- cam disk fits into pre drilled hole
- when disk rotated, the collar on the dowel locks into the cam and pulls both pieces together
- flat pack furniture
11
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wood screws
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- screwing both pieces of wood together where thread is only needed at the bottom
12
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coach bolts
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- under domed head of bolt is square and digs into wood when tightened to prevent bolt rotating
- fitting door locks
- street furniture such as wooden benches
13
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lamination
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- wood veneers of thin manufactured board glued together
- bent over a former so when dry take the shape
- held with a clamp or in a vacuum bag whilst drying
- need trimming
14
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steam bending
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- heat and steam make wood strips pliable
- shaped, clamped in place and left to dry
- quicker than lamination
- less wasteful than lamination
15
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turning
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- machines wood on a lathe
- 3 methods
