Calderside Academy
Technical Department
S1 Craft & Design
Information and homework sheets for
The Spice Rack
Name______________
Class________
Information Sheet – Spice Rack.
In this unit you will be manufacturing a spice rack which will hold jars of spice. During the
manufacturing process (i.e. making the spice rack) you will develop further knowledge and
understanding and skills in the following:1.
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Safety in the workshop.
The use and naming of various tools.
The use of various finishes used on wood and why they are used.
Various types of joint used to secure wood together.
Some facts about the tools/materials used in the manufacture of the
spice rack.
Through Housing Joint
This type of joint is relatively simple to make and is
most suitable where the two pieces of wood
being joined are the same thickness. It is an ideal
joint for fitting shelves to side partitions. As
can be seen from the sketch a channel is cut the full
width of the side panel to allow the shelf to
fit tightly in place.
Stopped Housing
This joint is very similar to the through housing
joint as it does the same job. The difference
between the two joints is, this joint is harder to make
but it cannot be seen from the front of the spice rack
(i.e. it is hidden from view, unlike the through housing).
Carpenter’s Mallet
The carpenter’s mallet is used in woodwork for hitting
chisels or for assembling parts of wood together. The
carpenter’s mallet is made from a hardwood called beech
as this wood is very hard wearing.
Bevel Edged Chisel
The bevel edged chisel is used for paring and general chiselling of wood. Two edges of the blade are
bevelled along their length and this makes it suitable for accurate joint work. The size of the chisel
is indicated by the width of the blade (3mm 50mm)
Safety Note
When working with the bevel edge chisel or any
type of wood chisel ALWAYS keep both hands
behind the cutting edge.
Bevel Edge
Cross Section (Cut through)
Tenon Saw
The Tenon Saw is used for general sawing in
wood. The fine teeth 12 - 14 per 25mm ensure
a fine saw cut or KERF. To help prevent the
saw blade jamming when
sawing the teeth are SET, i.e. the first tooth
is bent to the right and the second to the left
and then right and so on. The purpose of this
is to make a bigger gap than the thickness of
the blade, this will allow the blade to cut without jamming. Your teacher will demonstrate
what this means. The Tenon Saw has a brass or
steel Stiffening Rib to strengthen the back of
the blade and prevent it from being too
flexible.
Kerf
Hand Drill or Wheel Brace
The hand drill or as it otherwise known, the wheel
brace is used to drill holes up to a diameter of 8mm.
If the hole to be drilled is close to an edge the
handle can be removed to allow the drill to get
close in.
PVA Glue
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) is probably the most
common type of wood glue used in the school
workshop. It is a white water based liquid adhesive (i.e. it is mainly made of water). It is
supplied to schools in plastic containers. It is
easy to apply, non-staining (although excess glue
should be wiped off with a damp paper towel)
strong and attains its maximum strength usually after twelve hours.
Coping Saw
The coping saw is used because it is very good
at coping with awkward cuts in wood. It is also
unique as it is the only saw which has it’s teeth
facing backwards. In normal sawing the cut is
made in the forward stroke but with the coping
saw the cut is made on the backward stroke.
Panel Pin
This type of nail has a thin round shank and a small
head which can be driven below the surface with a
nail punch.
Wood Grain
Oval Brad
This nail has an oval shaped shank
(long part of the nail). It is
shaped this way so as to allow it to
be driven below the surface of the
wood without splitting it. As can
be seen in the sketch opposite the
nail is positioned length ways along
the grain
Cross Section (Cut through)
Round Wire Nail
These nails have a flat head and are made from
steel. They are sometimes Galvanised (Dipped in
Zinc) to stopped them from rusting. They are used
for general joinery work and normally come in sizes
ranging from 12mm to 150mm.
Homework 1 - Spice Rack
Mark
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When using a bevel edged chisel (or any type of chisel). What must you always ensure?
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2. What type of hammer is used for hitting chisels?
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3. State two SAFETY rules which must be observed when working in the school workshop.
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4. Why is it preferable to use a coping saw over a tenon saw when cutting awkward
shapes in wood?
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5 What is the maximum size of twist drill a hand drill can hold?
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7. What type of joint is ideal for fitting shelves?
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8. What is the other name used for the hand drill?
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9. Name the glue most commonly used in the school workshop.
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10. What is the purpose of carrying out a mind map when producing a design folio.
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11 Name two factors which require to be investigated before designing the spice rack.
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12. What is the purpose of a carrying out a sequence of operations.
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13. Sketch and render a bevel edged chisel.
Bevel Edged Chisel
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14. Sketch and render a Carpenters Mallet
Carpenters Mallet
Parents Signature_______________________
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Total
21 marks
Homework Sheet 2
Using your spice rack information sheets complete the following crossword.
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1. Type of hammer.
6. Used to check wood is square.
7. Hit nails with this tool.
8. Type of housing joint.
9. Cuts awkward shapes in wood.
10. Another type of hammer.
11. Type of chisel.
2. Type of housing joint.
3. Used to mark parallel lines.
4. Cuts wood very accurately.
5. Water based glue used in tech.