WOOD CUTS, JOINTS, FINISHING & POLISHING

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  • Q1: Define wood cuts.
    Ans: Wood cuts are the methods of cutting wood in different directions.
  • Q2: Define wood joints.
    Ans: Wood joints are methods of joining two or more wooden pieces.
  • Q3: Define Joinery.
    Ans: Joinery is the technique of joining wooden parts together.
  • Q4: Where is the joinery technique used?
    Ans: Joinery technique is used in furniture making and wood construction.
  • Q5: Name the types of wood cuts.
    Ans: The types of wood cuts are as follows:
    • ➔ Ripping
    • ➔ Cross-cutting
  • Q6: Define Ripping.
    Ans: Ripping is cutting wood along the grain.
  • Q7: Define Cross-cutting.
    Ans: Cross-cutting is cutting wood across the grain.
  • Q8: What is a wood joint?
    Ans: A wood joint is a connection between two wooden pieces.
  • Q9: Name some types of wood joints.
    Ans: The types of wood joints are as follows:
    • ➔ Butt joint
    • ➔ Lap joint
    • ➔ Dado joint
    • ➔ Mortise and tenon joint
  • Q10: Define Butt Joint.
    Ans: A butt joint joins two pieces end to end.
  • Q11: Define Lap joint.
    Ans: A lap joint is made by overlapping two wooden pieces.
  • Q12: Define Dado Joint.
    Ans: A dado joint is made by cutting a slot across the wood.
  • Q13: Define Edge joint.
    Ans: An edge joint joins two boards along their edges.
  • Q14: Define Rabbet Joint.
    Ans: A rabbet joint is made by cutting a step along the edge.
  • Q15: Define Dovetail Joint.
    Ans: A dovetail joint is a strong joint with interlocking shapes.
  • Q16: Define Mortise and Tenon Joint.
    Ans: A mortise and tenon joint joins a tenon into a mortise hole.
  • Q17: Define Wood fasteners.
    Ans: Wood fasteners are devices that are used to join wooden parts.
  • Q18: Name some types of fasteners.
    Ans: The fasteners are as follows:
    • ➔ Nails
    • ➔ Screws
    • ➔ Nuts and bolts
    • ➔ Dowel pins
  • Q19: Define Nails.
    Ans: Nails are metal fasteners driven into wood. The nails keep the wood intact in its place.
  • Q20: Define Wood Screws.
    Ans: Wood screws are threaded fasteners that are used in wood.
  • Q21: Define Nuts and Bolts.
    Ans: Nuts and bolts are fasteners that are used to join parts tightly.
  • Q22: Define Dowel Pins.
    Ans: Dowel pins are wooden pins that are used to align joints.
  • Q23: What is wood glue?
    Ans: Wood glue is an adhesive that is used to join wooden parts.
  • Q24: Name some types of wood glues used commonly.
    Ans: The wood glues are as follows:
    • ➔ PVA glue
    • ➔ Epoxy glue
    • ➔ Animal glue
  • Q25: How is glue applied in joinery work?
    Ans: Glue is applied evenly on joint surfaces before joining.
  • Q26: State some safety precautions while gluing.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Avoid skin contact
    • ➔ Work in a ventilated area
  • Q27: Define Wood.
    Ans: Wood is a natural material obtained from trees.
  • Q28: Name the types of wood.
    Ans: The types of wood are as follows:
    • ➔ Soft wood
    • ➔ Hard wood
  • Q29: Define Soft wood.
    Ans: Soft wood comes from coniferous trees.
  • Q30: Define Hard wood.
    Ans: Hard wood comes from deciduous trees.
  • Q31: State the parts of a tree.
    Ans: The parts of a tree are as follows:
    • ➔ Bark
    • ➔ Sap wood
    • ➔ Heart wood
    • ➔ Pith
  • Q32: Define Bark.
    Ans: Bark is the outer protective layer of a tree.
  • Q33: Define Sap wood.
    Ans: Sap wood is the outer active wood layer.
  • Q34: Define Pith.
    Ans: Pith is the soft center of a tree.
  • Q35: Define Heart wood.
    Ans: Heart wood is the strong inner part of a tree.
  • Q36: Define Cambium Layer.
    Ans: Cambium is the growth layer between bark and wood.
  • Q37: Define Medullary Rays.
    Ans: Medullary rays carry nutrients across the tree.
  • Q38: Define Annual Rings.
    Ans: Annual rings show the yearly growth of a tree.
  • Q39: State any 4 defects in wood.
    Ans: The defects in wood are as follows:
    • ➔ Knots
    • ➔ Shakes
    • ➔ Wane
    • ➔ Twisting
  • Q40: What are knots in wood?
    Ans: Knots are hard spots formed by branches.
  • Q41: What are shakes in wood?
    Ans: Shakes are cracks in wood along the grain.
  • Q42: What is wane in wood?
    Ans: Wane is missing wood on the edge.
  • Q43: What is twisting in wood?
    Ans: Twisting is uneven warping of wood.
  • Q44: What is Bowing in Wood?
    Ans: Bowing is bending of wood lengthwise.
  • Q45: What are pitch pockets in wood?
    Ans: Pitch pockets are resin-filled cavities.
  • Q46: Define Wood Seasoning.
    Ans: Wood seasoning is drying wood to remove moisture.
  • Q47: Name the methods of wood seasoning.
    Ans: The methods are as follows:
    • ➔ Air seasoning
    • ➔ Kiln seasoning
    • ➔ Water seasoning
  • Q48: Define Natural Air Seasoning.
    Ans: Natural air seasoning dries wood using air.
  • Q49: Define Water Seasoning.
    Ans: Water seasoning involves soaking wood in water.
  • Q50: Define Air Seasoning.
    Ans: Air seasoning dries wood in open air.
  • Q51: Define Forced Air Seasoning.
    Ans: Forced air seasoning uses air flow to dry wood.
  • Q52: Define Kiln Seasoning.
    Ans: Kiln seasoning dries wood using heat in a chamber.
  • Q53: Define X-ray Seasoning.
    Ans: X-ray seasoning dries wood using radiation.
  • Q54: Define Electrical Seasoning.
    Ans: Electrical seasoning dries wood using electric current.
  • Q55: Define Wood Finishing.
    Ans: Wood finishing improves appearance and protection.
  • Q56: State some Wood Finishing materials.
    Ans: The materials are as follows:
    • ➔ Varnish
    • ➔ Paint
    • ➔ Polish
  • Q57: Define Staining.
    Ans: Staining is a method that adds color to wood.
  • Q58: Name 3 types of stains used in industries.
    Ans: The stains are as follows:
    • ➔ Oil stain
    • ➔ Water stain
    • ➔ Spirit stain
  • Q59: Define French Polish.
    Ans: French polish gives a glossy wood finish.
  • Q60: Define Wax Polish.
    Ans: Wax polish provides shine and protection.
  • Q61: Define Plastic Finishes.
    Ans: Plastic finishes form a protective layer.
  • Q62: Define Varnishing.
    Ans: Varnishing coats wood with protective liquid.
  • Q63: Define Abrasives.
    Ans: Abrasives are materials used for smoothing.
  • Q64: Define Abrasive sheets.
    Ans: Abrasive sheets are sand papers.
  • Q65: What is a Grit size?
    Ans: Grit size shows roughness of abrasive.
  • Q66: Define Sanding.
    Ans: Sanding is the process of smoothing wood surfaces using abrasives. It removes roughness and prepares the surface for finishing.
  • Q67: Define Manual Sanding.
    Ans: Manual sanding is done by hand using sandpaper. It is used for small work and fine finishing.
  • Q68: Define Machine Sanding.
    Ans: Machine sanding uses powered machines to smooth wood surfaces. It is faster and suitable for large work.
  • Q69: Define Flat Belt Sanding.
    Ans: Flat belt sanding uses a continuous moving abrasive belt. It is used for smoothing flat wooden surfaces.
  • Q70: Define Drum Sanding Machine.
    Ans: A drum sanding machine smoothens wood using a rotating drum. It is used for leveling and finishing wood surfaces.
  • Q71: Define Disc Sander.
    Ans: A disc sander smoothens wood using a disc.
  • Q72: What is the cutting speed of a sanding machine?
    Ans: The cutting speed of a sanding machine is usually between 10 to 30 meters per second. It depends on the type of machine and abrasive used.
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