Question 2
Question 2 The following materials have been provided for this exercise:
(a) one mild steel pipe 500 mm x 13 mm diameter;
(b) one 13 mm mild steel elbow;
(c) one 13 mm mild steel backnut;
(d) one 13 mm mild steel socket.
Using the materials supplied, construct a long screw joint with elbow and a short cut-off pipe as shown in the diagram below.
Observation
Very few candidates attempted this question. This may be due to lack of required practical tools in the schools.