Carpentry And Joinery (Paper 2) WASSCE (SC), 2018

Question 6

 

(a)        State five safety precautions to be observed while using a jointer.

(b)       State the specific use of each of the following tools:

  1. Cross-cut saw;
  2. Spoke shave;
  3. Cutting guage.

(c)        List four housekeeping equipment that are used in carpentry workshop.

Observation

 

Majority of the candidates were able to:
        - state five safety precautions to be observed while using a jointer;
         - state the specific use of each of the following tools:

  • Cross-cut saw;
  • Spoke shave;
  • Cutting guage.

However, some of them were unable to list four housekeeping equipment that are used in carpentry workshop.
The expected response to question 6 is as given below:

6          (a)        Safety precautions to be observed while using the jointer:

  • allow the machine to attain its maximum speed before feeding;
  • make sure the machine has come to a complete stop before leaving the workshop;
  • make sure the bridge guard is properly fixed;
  • make sure the fence is at right angle to the table;
  • the depth adjustment knob should be properly locked;
  • use a tail-off person when planning long pieces;
  • do not let your hand pass over the cutter;
  • put off the machine before making any adjustment;
  • proper safety clothing should be worn.

 

   (b)     Specific use of each of the following tools:

  • Cross-cut saw: is used for cutting across the grain of timber.

                                                                                                 

  • Spokeshave: is used for planing curved edges.
  • Cutting guage: It is mainly used for marking lines parallel to the ends of timber.

 

  (c)      Housekeeping equipments that are used in Carpentry and Joinery Workshop:

      • broom;
      • brush;
      • mop;
      • bucket;
      • dust pan;
      • dustbin;
      • wheel barrow;
      • respirator/ nose mask;
      • hand gloves;
      • duster;
      • soap;
      • disinfectants.