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Woodwork Paper 3, May/June . 2008  
Questions: 1 2 3 4 Main
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Question 2

(a)State two precautions to be taken to avoid damage to each of the following:

(i)oilstones;
(ii)screws;
(iii)handsaws.

(b)Name the woodwork machine on which each of the following is found:
(i)crown guard;
(ii)chip breaker;
(iii)bridge guard;
(iv)thrust wheel;
(v)tailstock.

(c)Name two safety devices used on the circular saw bench.

(d)State the function of each of the following parts of the circular saw bench:
-riving knife;
-fence.

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Observation

Most candidates were able to state the precautions to be taken while using the given items.
However,they were unable to:
-name the woodwork machine on which each of the devices is found;
-name the two safety devices used on the circular saw bench;
-state the function of the two parts of the circular saw bench given.

The expected response to question 2 is as given below::
(a)Precautions to be taken

(i)Oilstones
-should be fitted in wooden boxes with lids
-should be lubricated intermittently when in use
-Do not sharpen only in the middle
-Keep dry when not in use.

(ii)Screws
-Ensure that the screwdriver blades fit into the slots of the screws properly.
-Ensure that the appropriate size of pilot hole is made before using screw.
-Use the right saw for the right job/purpose.
(iii) Handsaws
-Oil regularly
-Ensure that blunt saws are sharpened before use
-Use the right saw for the right job/purpose.

(b)Naming Woodwork machines
(i)Crown guard – circular saw bench/dimension saw
(ii)Chipbreaker – Mortiser
(iii)Bridge guard – surface planer
(iv)Thrust wheel – Bandsaw
(v)Tailstock – wood lathe

(c)Naming Safety Devices used on the circular saw bench
-Push stick
-Push block
-Crown guard.

(d)Stating the function of parts of circular saw bench
(i)Riving knife
-To prevent the timber from binding on the saw blade while being cut or
-To guard the back edge of the saw blade

(ii)Fence
It facilitates sipping to the required width.

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