Principles Of Advanced Furniture Joinery

Question 1

What does AWI stand for?

Answer 1

Architectural Woodwork Institute

Question 2

Three grade standards established by AWI

Answer 2

Economy

Custom

Premium

Question 3

Describe Economy Grade

Answer 3

Minimum allowable work standard for quality, materials and installation. For rooms not seen by the public

Private control rooms
utility rooms, storage rooms and mechanical rooms.

Question 4

Describe Custom Grade

Answer 4

Minimum standards for quality, materials and installation for MOST high-quality architectural projects.

Grade most often used for millwork seen by the public

Question 5

Describe Premium Grade

Answer 5

Highest work standard for quality, materials and installation.

Used for showpiece areas that require a high quality appearance.

Examples: Board rooms, Reception desks etc..

Question 6

Internal construction not seen by the public may be what grade?

Answer 6

Economy

Question 6

What can happen if a joint is to tight?

Answer 6

It may be compromised in strength because to much adhesive will be forced from the joint during assembly

Question 7

When applying Glue to a closed mortise and tenon joint how do you apply the glue

Answer 7

Adequate glue to the inside of the mortise and lighter brushing to the tenon.

Question 8

Adding glue to wood causes?

Answer 8

Moisture absorption and swelling of the surrounding wood.

Ensure adequate time for boards to dry before planing or it might result in a sunken joint.

Question 9

Best way to loosen clamps?

Answer 9

Loosen all clamps partially in increments

Will keep you project from cracking from to much pressure on one side or another.

Question 10

Types of glued joints

Answer 10

Butt - Edge to Edge

Butt - Face to Face

Bevel (mitre) - Used for turning

Mitre - Used for corners and frames

Question 11

Types of wood fastened joints

Answer 11

Biscuit joinery

Dowel

Key, Spline and feather

Question 12

Types of joints that are geometrically shaped to fit together

Answer 12

Interlocking

Question 13

What are Full Dado joints used for?

Answer 13

Supporting a ledge that holds weight

Case, Box and Carcass Joinery.

Window and Door Construction

Question 13

Rabbet Joints are used for?

Answer 13

Doors with glass, Mirrors and Pictures

Receiving Cabinet Backs

Inside edges of Doors and Drawer fronts

Question 13

Joints used for corners in Case, Box and Carcass Construction and very common in drawers?

Answer 13

Through Dovetail

Question 14

Joints between Stiles, Rails on Modern Cabinet Doors

Answer 14

Sticked and Coped joint