Question 2
- Make the test piece shown below, using timber which has been planed to the following sizes:
Two pieces 45 x 60 x 310 )
Two pieces 45 x 60 x 250 ) hardwood
One piece 20 x 145 x 250)
PROCEDURE STEP BY STEP
Observation
STEP 1
Candidates were required to make tongue and groove joint. Few of the candidates were able make the joint. However, few of them were unable to make the joint.
Each candidate was to shape the panel and rebated the four sides of the panel and also makes a groove at the two rails and the two stiles fitted together.
STEP 2
Candidates were required to make through mortise and tenon joint. Most candidates were able to make the joint. However, few of them failed to make the joint.
Each candidate’s workpiece was to have two through mortises at the two stiles and two tenons at the two rails fitted together.
STEP 3
Candidates were required to make stopped mortise and tenon joint. Most candidates were able to make the joint. However, few of them failed to make the joint.
Each candidate’s workpiece was to have two stopped mortises at the two stile and two tenons at the two rails fitted together.
STEP 4
Candidates were required to assemble their workpiece correctly and clean up. Few candidates were able to assemble their final workpieces correctly. However, most of them were unable to assemble their final workpieces correctly.
Each candidate’s final workpiece must be well assembled and have a smooth surfaces.