Wastage (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Wastage in timber
Wastage in timber
Systematic removal of excess material to achieve required shape
Handsaws are used for
Handsaws are used for
Making straight cuts across pieces of timber
Backsaws are designed for
Backsaws are designed for
Precision and accuracy when cutting smaller timber pieces
Frame saws are used for
Frame saws are used for
Cutting curves and irregular shapes in timber
Kerf (in sawing)
Kerf (in sawing)
Groove created by saw cutting through timber (wider than blade)
Set (of saw teeth)
Set (of saw teeth)
Teeth bent outward alternating left/right to prevent jamming
Planes are used for
Planes are used for
Taking thin shavings off timber surface for smooth finish
Countersink drills purpose
Countersink drills purpose
Create recessed seating for screw heads (90° angle)
Forstner bits create
Forstner bits create
Larger flat-bottomed holes (10-50mm diameter)
Surforms are used for
Surforms are used for
Shaping timber quickly by fast material removal
Rasps purpose in timber work
Rasps purpose in timber work
Remove smaller amounts of material for precise shaping
Higher grit number means
Higher grit number means
Finer grade of abrasive paper
Glasspaper contains
Glasspaper contains
Quartz particles bonded to backing paper