The few candidates that attempted the question were able to:
- state the items to be specified when ordering screws;
- identify castor and its uses;
- name the material used in making casein glue;
- describe how casein glue is prepared for use.
However, they failed to:
- name manufactured boards suitable for curved work;
- sketch a scratch stock;
- state the use of the scratch stock.
The expected response to question 4 is as given below:
(a) Names of manufactured boards
- plywood
- hardboard
(b) Items to be specified when ordering screws
-number required/quantity
-sizes: length, diameter of shank
-gauge number
-type of material
-type of finish/coating
-shape of head
-type of drive.
(c) (i) Name of the fitting is castor
(ii) Use of the fitting
- It is fitted to the legs and bases of furniture to enable the furniture
to be moved about easily.
- To ease mobility of furniture.
(d) (i) Name of material used in making casein glue
- skimmed milk/sour milk
(ii) Preparation of casein glue
Powdered casein glue is mixed with measured quantity of water and
stirred.
(e) (i) Pictorial sketch of scratch stock
(ii) Use of scratch stock
- It is used for making mouldings
- It is used for cleaning grooves
- It is used for cleaning trenches
