Observation

Question 2 required candidates to:

(a)        (i)         state one use of the circular bench.
(ii)        list four parts of the circular saw bench
(b)        Describe each of the following methods of decorating an article:
(i)         moulding;
(ii)        staining.

            The expected response is:

(a)        (i)         USES OF THE CIRCULAR SAW BENCH

  -  cutting timber to the required width (ripping or flatting)
-  cutting timber to the required thickness (deeping)
-  cutting miters and angles across width
- cutting tappers
- cutting bevels
-  rebating

                        (ii)        PARTS OF THE CIRCULAR SAW BENCH

  - frame/body/stand
-  table
-  fence
-  on/off switch
-  saw blade
-  crown guard
-  riving knife
-  blade rising wheel
-  mouth piece
-  finger plate
-  extension table
-  mirte fence
-  saw-tilt hand wheel
-  motor
-  belt
-  brake
-  spindle

            (b)        (i)         Moulding:

Mouldings are ornamental shapes or profiles worked along the surface, edges or arises of members. They may be decorative moulding used to break the plain, square, purely functional appearance of the job by filling-in internal corners, softening or trimming external edges and corners and covering joints between panels and framework or they may be decorative and fuctional members such as architrave, skirting, cornice and picture rail mouldings or sash rails and bar, wall cladding, picture frame moulding.

                        (ii)        Staining

It is a surface treatment given to timber to enhance the natural colors or appearance. Specific colouring materials called stains are used for staining