Timber Joining Methods Quiz

What is Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) commonly used for?

• Joining metals to plastics

• General purpose woodworking glue

• Fixing plastic laminates to a wooden base

• Bending wood using steam

Which adhesive is waterproof and used for joining woods to other materials?

• Epoxy resin (ER)

• Super glue

• Contact adhesive

• Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)

What is the purpose of a clearance hole when using screws?

• To fit the core of the screw tightly

• To enable threads of a screw to pass through

• To allow the screw head to lie flush with the surface

• To guide a larger hole or screw

What is veneer typically used for?

• Reinforcing and stiffening wood

• Bending wood using steam

• A thin decorative covering of fine wood

• Joining flat-pack furniture

What is the main characteristic of softwood?

• Is used exclusively for veneers

• Comes from coniferous trees that do not drop leaves

• Comes from trees that drop leaves in autumn

• Is always more expensive than hardwood

What is the process of laminating used for?

• Creating a waterproof bond

• Joining metals to plastics

• Bending wood by bonding layers together

• Applying a thin decorative covering

What is a common use for knock-down fittings?

• Temporary joining of flat-pack furniture

• Applying veneers

• Permanent joining of materials

• Bending wood using steam

What is the function of a pilot hole?

• To apply a thin decorative covering

• To fit the core of the screw tightly

• To guide a larger hole or screw

• To allow the shank of the screw to move freely