WorksheetsN5 Mechanical Fixings
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Wood Adhesive is used for:
Joining wood pieces together
Painting wood surfaces
Cleaning wood
Polishing wood
What are Corner Blocks in Mechanical Fixings?
A type of fastener used to join two parts at a right angle
A tool used for measuring angles
A type of lubricant used in machinery
A cleaning agent for mechanical parts
A Cam Lock in Mechanical Fixings is used for:
Securing two objects together
Measuring angles
Lubricating moving parts
Reducing noise
A Cross Dowel in Mechanical Fixings is used for:
joining two pieces of wood at right angles
securing a bolt in metal structures
aligning gears in machinery
fastening electrical components
Angle Brackets in Mechanical Fixings are used for:
Joining two parts at a right angle
Measuring angles
Decorative purposes
Electrical insulation
What are the Advantages of Flat Pack Furniture?
Cost-effective and easy to transport
Difficult to assemble
Limited design options
Not durable
What is the most common wood glue used in schools?
Epoxy glue
PVA (polyvinyl-acetate) glue
Super glue
Hot glue
How long does it take for PVA glue to dry and set to a strong, permanent joint?
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
5-6 hours
7-8 hours
PVA glue is traditionally used for (a) woodwork.
What is a Corner Block in the context of knock-down fittings?
A type of joint used in furniture assembly
A tool for measuring angles
A decorative piece for furniture
A type of wood finish
A Cam Lock is used for what purpose in mechanical fixings?
Securing two parts together
Measuring mechanical components
Lubricating moving parts
Cooling mechanical systems
Explain the use of a Cross Dowel (barrel and bolt) in flat-pack furniture.
To connect pieces of wood at right angles
To provide decorative elements
To act as a hinge
To serve as a handle
What is one advantage of knock-down fittings?
Require specialist tools to use
Can be assembled and reassembled many times without damage to the furniture
Cannot be replaced easily if lost
Are not standard sizes
Knock-down fittings do not require ______ to use.
specialist tools
manuals
electricity
adhesives
Knock-down fittings can be replaced easily if lost because they are usually ______.
standard sizes
custom made
expensive
rare
What is the most basic fixing used in flat-pack furniture?
A) Corner blocks
B) Nails
C) Screws
D) Glue
Explain why corner blocks are used in flat-pack furniture.
To provide aesthetic appeal
To increase the cost
To add structural support
To make assembly difficult
What is the strongest and one of the most complex fixings?
A) Nail
B) Cam Lock
C) Bolt
D) Screw
Explain how a Cam Lock works to join two pieces of wood together.
A cam lock uses a rotating cam to lock two pieces of wood together.
A cam lock uses adhesive to bond two pieces of wood.
A cam lock uses nails to join two pieces of wood.
A cam lock uses magnets to hold two pieces of wood together.
What is one of the strongest fixings that can be assembled and disassembled easily and quickly?
Nail and Hammer
Barrel and Bolt (Cross Dowel)
Glue and Clamp
Screw and Nut
Angle brackets are used as a structural support for reinforcing which type of corners?
Rounded
Right-angled
Acute
Obtuse
True or False: Angle brackets can be taken apart and reassembled easily and quickly.
True
False
