12 Wood EST Prep

Which router type allows you to lower the cutting bit into the centre of a workpiece while the

• Fixed-base router

• Router table

• Compound router

• Plunge router

You are preparing a pine tabletop for finishing.
List the correct steps you would take to prepare the surface using abrasive paper, including grit progression and why it’s important.

Which of the following materials is considered a hardwood?

• Radiata pine

• Douglas fir

• Jarrah

• Cypress

You’re designing a custom jewellery box for a client who loves the beach. Give two examples of how you could use design inspiration to personalise the piece. Refer to the client’s interests and design elements.

What is the correct direction to move a handheld router across the workpiece?

• Right to left

• With the grain

• Left to right

• Back and forth in short motions

Describe three key risk management strategies you would use when operating a router in the workshop. Include how these strategies help prevent injury.

Which of the following is a performance criterion in design?

• Timber grain pattern

• Type of sanding disc used

• How well a drawer slides open and closes

• The cost of power tools used

What is the difference between design fundamentals and the elements and principles of design?

Investigate the environmental impact of using timber in furniture making.
In your answer, include at least two strategies that can help reduce the negative impact of timber production or disposal.

Which of the following best defines the term dimensional stability in wood?

• The ability of wood to resist fire and heat

• The ability of wood to remain smooth after sanding

• The ability of wood to resist size and shape changes due to moisture

• The ability of wood to support heavy weight