Question 1
(1) Make the test piece shown below, using the timber which had been planed to the following sizes (all dimensions are in millimeters):
two pieces 40 x 50 x 260;
two pieces 40 x 50 x 210;
one piece 20 x 115 x 170.
(2) You may use any of the ordinary hand tools but the use of glue, glass-paper, files,
rasps and scrapers is not allowed.
(3) Any dimensions which are omitted from the drawing are left to your own discretion.
(4) If you make any mistake, 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 to the Supervisor.
Observation
The question was a practical one which entails the construction of a mirror frame using different joints for its production. The activities involved in this exercise are:
A. Mitred Corner Bridle Joint
Majority of the candidates were not able to construct this joint correctly, they could not cut the mitres accurately. However, a few were able to cut very good mitres.
B. Stopped Haunched Mortise and Tenon Joint:
Many of the candidates could not construct the joint accurately.
C. Through Mortise and Tenon Joint:
Many of the candidates were able to construct this joint correctly.
D. Rebates
Majority of the candidates were able to produce the rebates.
E. Finishing
Many of the candidates were not able to complete the project within the given time, hence finishing was poorly done.