WoodWork 2, WASSCE (PC), 2017

Question 2

 

(a)     Name the machines used to perform each of the following operations:                   

(I)cutting timber to length;

(II)ripping timber to size;

(III)planing face side and face edge of timber;

(IV)planing timber to required width and thickness.

(b)     State two activities required for keeping a chisel in a good working condition.

(c)      Make a freehand pictorial sketch of a veneer hammer.

Observation

 

Many of the candidates attempted this question and the performance was okay. However, some of the candidate could not sketch a veneer hammer.

Candidates were expected to:

(i)      Name the machine used for each of the following operation:

-        cutting timber to length;
-        ripping timber to size;
-        planing face side and face edge of timber;
-        planing timber to required width and thickness.

 

          The solution is stated below:
-        Cross cut saw/Dimension saw;
-        Circular saw bench/Rip saw;
-        Surfacer/Jointer;
-        Thicknesser.

         

(ii)     State two activities required for keeping a chisel in good working condition.

The solution is stated below:
-        grinding;
-        sharpening/honing;
-        cleaning and oiling;
-        proper storage.

(iii)Make a freehand pictorial sketch of a veneer hammer

The solution is shown below: