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FINGER / DOVETAIL JOINTS - QUESTIONS |
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FINGER / COMB JOINTS |
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Look carefully at the corner joint seen below, known
as a finger joint. The drawing needs completing. 1. Add the missing lines. 2. Add appropriate colour/shade. |
3. Add the correct words/ phrases to the text below: |
This a good example of a ‘finger’ or ‘_______’ joint. It is ideal for _____ constructions and is suitable for use with __________ woods such as pine and __________ or even manmade boards such as ___________ and MDF. The joint is strong especially when used with a good quality glue such as PVA (woodworkers adhesive) or ___________. |
COMB - BOX - NATURAL - MAHOGANY - PLYWOOD - CASCAMITE |
DOVETAIL JOINTS |
Look carefully at the corner joint seen below, known
as a dovetail joint. The drawing needs completing. 1. Add the missing lines. 2. Add appropriate colour/shade |
3. Add the correct words/ phrases to the text below: |
The ‘DOVETAIL JOINT’ is very strong because of the way the ______ and ______ are shaped. This makes it difficult to pull the joint apart. This type of joint is used in ____ constructions such as draws, jewellery boxes, ___________. The joint is strong especially when used with a good quality glue such as _______ (woodworkers adhesive) or cascamite. |
TAILS - PINS - BOX - CABINETS - PVA |
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