What is chipboard?
A man-made sheet material made from fibres that are glued together
A man-made sheet material made from small chips of wood that are glued together
A man-made sheet material made from thin layers of wood that are glued together
What is a veneer?
A thin layer of wood often used to cover cheaper materials
A thick layer of wood often used to cover cheaper materials
A thin layer of wood often used to protect more expensive materials
What is a forstner bit used for?
To cut large holes
To profile a hole
To drill flat-bottomed holes
If 1 m of pine was cut to a tolerance of +/- 1 mm, what size range could you expect?
999 mm to 1,001 mm
998 mm to 1,002 mm
990 mm to 1,010 mm
Which of these timbers is a softwood?
Ash
Beech
Pine
Which of these surface finishes uses a resin secreted by a beetle?
Shellac
Wax
Stains
Knock-down fittings are commonly used for which type of furniture?
Custom built
Flat pack
Traditional
In the context of timber, what is a moulding?
A decorative pattern that has been applied to the timber
A thin sheet of timber that can be glued to a board
A piece of timber with a planed square edge
What is a prototype?
A type of product that is made continuously throughout the day
A single product made as a 'one-off' or model
When several of the same product are made
What is a coping saw used for?
For cutting straight lines
For rough cutting large planks
For cutting out curves by hand