1. Industrial Technology Timber Stage 5
General Wood – Core Module 1
Techniques

2. Students learn about: Techniques
(refer to Outcomes 5.2.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.1)
measurement and sizing
a range of processes and techniques for preparing, joining and finishing timber
• apply correct measuring standards and methods
• measure and mark out timber projects from a workshop drawing
• accurately cut and prepare materials to size
• use a variety of joining methods including:
simple joints
screwing, nailing and gluing
• describe reasons for timber finishing
• prepare surfaces and apply clear finishes to timber

3. Measurement and Sizing
Provide picture and description for:
Vernier Calipers
Steel rule
Tape measure
How many mm per cm?
How many mm per Meter?
Measurement and Sizing

4. FEWTEL is an acronym, it refers to the technique or process woodworker go through to prepare a piece of timber.
What does each letter refer to? F. E. W. T. L
Preparing Timber

5. Joining Timber What is a widening Joint? What is Laminating?
Can you join 2 endgrains?
Provide a picture for each.
Joining Timber

6. In a table format, list the Pro’s and Con’s for each: Screws, Nails, Glue.
Joining Timber

7. Research 3 Reasons for applying a ‘finish’ to a timber product.
Describe the surface preparation required before applying a ‘finish’.
What are the benefits of a clear ‘finish’?
Finishing Timber