Carpentry And Joinery (Paper 3) WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 2

 

Make the test piece shown below, using timber which has been planed to the following sizes:

Two pieces      -           15 x 55 x 310  )
Two pieces      -           15 x 105 x 250) hardwood
One piece        -           205 x 305 x 6 mm plywood
8 Nos               -           12x6 csk 

 

PROCEDURE STEP BY STEP

 

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Observation

 

STEP 1
Candidates were required to make two dovetail joints at both ends of the left side of the serving tray. Few of the candidates were able to make the two dovetail joints correctly as required. However, most of them were unable to make the dovetail joint correctly.
Each candidate was to cut two tails at the right side and one sockets each at the other sides of the serving tray fitted together.

STEP 2
Candidates were required to make pin 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 mortises at the two sides and two pins at the right side of the serving tray fitted together.

STEP 3
Candidates were required to shape the two sides and cut a slot at each side of the serving tray to produce handle. Few candidates were able to shape the two sides and cut a slot at each side of the serving tray to produce handle. However, most of them failed to shape the two sides and cut a slot at each side of the serving tray to produce handle
Each candidate’s workpiece was to shape the two sides and cut a slot at each side of the serving tray to produce handle.

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.