Question 1
(1) Make the test piece shown on page 2, using the timber which has been planed to the following sizes (all dimensions are in millimeters):
Two pieces 190 x 50 x 20;
Three pieces 110 x 50 x 20.
(2) You may use any of the ordinary hand tools but the use of glue, glass-paper, files, rasps and scrapers are not allowed.
(3) Any dimensions which are omitted from the drawing are left to your own discretion.
(4) If you make any mistakes, work as near to the drawing as possible. Additional materials will not be supplied.
(5) Print your name and index number clearly on each piece of wood and assemble your work before handing it over to the Supervisor.
Observation
Candidates were expected read and understand the working drawing and use it in constructing the given plinth.
Many of the candidates peformed fairly well in this question but most of the candidates could not complete the task within the given time.
Candidates were expected to make the following joints in cosntructing the plinth.
(1) lapped dovetail;
(2) finger joint;
(3) dovetail housing joint.