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Woodwork Paper 3, Nov/Dec. 2008  
Questions: 1 2 3 4 Main
General Comments
Weakness/Remedies
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Question 2

(a) State three differences between softwood and hardwood.

(b)  (i)    Sketch a butt hinge
     (ii)    Label three parts of the hinge sketched in (b)(i)

(c)  (i)    State two reasons for sanding wood surfaces before applying finishes.

     (ii)    Name two types of abrasives.

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Observation

Most candidates were able to:

  • differentiate between softwood and hardwood;
  • sketch a butt hinge;
  • label parts of the hinge;
  • name a suitable screw for fixing the butt hinge;
  • state reasons for sanding wood surfaces  before applying finishes;
name types of abrasives.

The expected answer to question 2 is as given below:
(a) Differences between softwood and hardwood

Softwood                                                        Hardwood
- Leaves are needle-like                                  - Leaves are broad
- Evergreen                                                      - Deciduous
- Naked seeds                                                 - Enclosed seeds
- Cells are non-pored                                       - Cells are pored           

(b)        (i)         Sketch of Butt Hinge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    1. Naming suitable screw for Butt Hinge

-           Countersunk headscrew

(c)        (i)         Reasons for Sanding Wood Surfaces

                                    -           To remove unwanted marks
                                    -           To make the surface smooth
                                    -           To remove stains.

             (ii)        Naming of types of Abrasives

                                    -           Flint
                                    -           Garnet
                                    -           Emery cloth
                                    -           Glasspaper
                                    -           Sandpaper



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