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Timber Joining Methods Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) commonly used for?

a)

Joining metals to plastics

b)

General purpose woodworking glue

c)

Fixing plastic laminates to a wooden base

d)

Bending wood using steam

2.

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

a)

Epoxy resin (ER)

b)

Super glue

c)

Contact adhesive

d)

Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)

3.

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

a)

To fit the core of the screw tightly

b)

To enable threads of a screw to pass through

c)

To allow the screw head to lie flush with the surface

d)

To guide a larger hole or screw

4.

What is veneer typically used for?

a)

Reinforcing and stiffening wood

b)

Bending wood using steam

c)

A thin decorative covering of fine wood

d)

Joining flat-pack furniture

5.

What is the main characteristic of softwood?

a)

Is used exclusively for veneers

b)

Comes from coniferous trees that do not drop leaves

c)

Comes from trees that drop leaves in autumn

d)

Is always more expensive than hardwood

6.

What is the process of laminating used for?

a)

Creating a waterproof bond

b)

Joining metals to plastics

c)

Bending wood by bonding layers together

d)

Applying a thin decorative covering

7.

What is a common use for knock-down fittings?

a)

Temporary joining of flat-pack furniture

b)

Applying veneers

c)

Permanent joining of materials

d)

Bending wood using steam

8.

What is the function of a pilot hole?

a)

To apply a thin decorative covering

b)

To fit the core of the screw tightly

c)

To guide a larger hole or screw

d)

To allow the shank of the screw to move freely