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WorksheetsTimber Joining Methods Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
