Question 3
(3) List four hand tools used in the construction of a dining chair.
Observation
Candidates' response was fairly okay. The candidates were expected to list four hand tools used in the construction of a dining chair. The solution is shown below:
Hand tools used in the construction of a dining chair
(a) any type of percussion and impelling tools (hammer, mallet, screw drivers);
(b) any type of chisel (firmer chisel, mortise chisel, pairing chisel);
(c) any type of saw (tenon saw, rip saw, dovetail saw and cross cut saw);
(d) plane;
(e) spokeshave;
(f) marking out tool (try square, marking gauge, slide bevel);
(g) assembling tools ( F clamp, G clamp, Sash clamp).