Question 3
(a) list two types of bench plane.
(b) state the use of a push stick on a circular saw.
Observation
Majority of the candidates were able to list two types of bench plane,
However, few of them were unable to state the use of a push stick on a circular saw.
The expected response to question 3 is as given below:
3. (a) Types of bench plane
- Block plane;
- Trying plane;
- German jack plane;
- Jack plane;
- Smoothing plane.
(b) Purpose of push stick:
- To push off cuts between the saw blade and the fence
- To push the end of the work piece to finish the ripping process