Manufacturing methods of timber / lamination

• What is an advantage for manufacturers to use stock size material?

  It allows for easier and more efficient production.
• What is the common stock size of a manufactured board?

  125
• What does the acronym PSE stand for?

  Planed Square Edge
• What are the processes that can be used to cut and shape materials?

  • Routing
  • Sawing
  • Mortising
  • Laminating
• What are router cutters used for?

  They are used to cut slots, shapes, and decorative profiles.
• What types of saws are mentioned for cutting timber?

  Orcular saws, bandsaws, and radial arm saws.
• What does a mortising machine do?

  It cuts a square hole in timber.
• What is the lamination process described in?

  Section 77.3 Fabricating and constructing on page 148.
• What are the scales of production for timber?

  • One-off
  • Batch
  • Mass
  • Continuous
• What is an advantage of one-off production?

  A high-quality, unique product is produced using high-quality materials.
• What is a disadvantage of batch production?

  It usually involves a specialized process requiring a highly skilled workforce.
• What is an example of one-off production?

  Bespoke piece of furniture.
• What is an advantage of mass production?

  Large quantities of identical products are produced.
• What is a disadvantage of continuous production?

  Initial set-up costs are very high.
• What is an example of mass production?

  Flat-pack furniture such as TV units.
• What are the techniques for quantity production?

  • Marking out
  • Jigs
• How can measurements be transferred onto timber?

  Using a ruler and a pencil or marking knife.
• What is a datum line?

  An accurate starting point for measurements.
• What does a try square do?

  It marks a 90-degree line to an edge.
• What does a marking gauge produce?

  A line parallel to an edge.
• What does a mortise gauge produce?

  A double line parallel to an edge.
• What does a mitre square produce?

  A 45-degree line to an edge.
• What does a sliding bevel do?

  It can be set to produce any angle.
• What is a jig?

  A specially made device used to assist production.
• What are rasps and surforms designed for?

  They are specifically designed for use with wood.
• What is the lamination process?

  1. A former is produced.
  2. Veneers of wood have glue applied.
  3. Veneers are layered over the former.
  4. Veneers are held in place by clamps until dry.
  5. The laminated timber is removed and trimmed.
• What is veneering?

  Applying a decorative veneer to a manufactured board.
• What is the process of veneering?

  1. A layer of glue is applied to a manufactured board.
  2. A decorative veneer is placed on top.
  3. The assembled board is put into a bag press until the glue dries.
  4. The board is removed, trimmed, and sanded.