Vocab
Processes
Materials
Safety
Miscellaneous
100

What is the structural box of a cabinet called?

Cabinet carcass

100

What is the grit progression of sanding?

80, 120, 220

100

Why did we use MDF for the backer board?

Cheaper and not visible

100

Why would you perform a double cut on the miter saw?

To relieve tension and reduce chance of kickback

100

Why is it important to complete glue up once you've started?

The glue will dry. If the glue-up is incomplete dried glue will have to removed before more can be applied.

200

What is a wooden pin used to strengthen joinery?

Dowel

200

What machine do we use to rip full sheets of plywood?

Track saw

200
Name two types of wood defects

Knot, check, split, cracks, wane, cup, bowing, warp

200

What should you do if a piece gets stuck in the planer?

Turn off the machine, lower the table.

200

What is a pocket hole?

Angled hole for screws to be driven to join two pieces of wood together

300

 A stile is...

Vertical part of a frame

300
What tool assists with drawing straight lines?

Square

300

Name two types of metal hardware used on your cabinet

Pocket hole screws, wood screws, drawer slides, hinges

300

What is the minimum length of wood that can be run through the planer?

12"
300
What is a countersink bit?

A bit with an attachment that cuts a cone for the screw head to sit flush.

400

Describe a dado, groove, and rabbet.

Dado: slot cut across the grain

Groove: slot cut with the grain

Rabbet: notch cut on the edge

400

What information should be included in a cut list?

Material, Measurements, Quantity

400

What does overlay mean on a cabinet door/drawer?

The amount the door/drawer overlaps the opening

400

What is the approval type for shop safety glasses?

Z87
400

What is the formula for calculating board feet?

T x W x L / 144

500

What is kerf?

Material removed by the blade. 

500

What are the 5 steps of squaring up stock in order?

1. Rough cut on miter saw

2. Plane to desired thickness

3. Joint to create one good edge

4. Rip to final width

5. Miter to final length

500

Name all parts of your cabinet built with plywood. No credit for partial answers.

Carcass, Drawer box, Door panel, Top, Back Rails

500

What is kickback and how can it be prevented?

Blade binding up and throwing material back at the operator. Double cut, use push sticks, follow procedures.

500

Complete the board feet problem:

1 x 12 x 24 / 144

Price per board foot: $2.75

$5.50