Question 1: Describe three different tools that can be used for cutting wood. Include their typical uses.

Answer: A saw (used for cutting wood into pieces), a chisel (used for detailed shaping and carving), and a craft knife (used for precise cuts in small wood sections).

Question 2: Explain the safety precautions you should take when using a hand saw.

Answer: Wear safety goggles, ensure the workpiece is secured firmly, keep hands away from the saw blade, and cut away from your body.

Question 3: Identify two different cutting tools suitable for cutting cardboard and describe how they are used.

Answer: A craft knife, used for making precise cuts by scoring and slicing; and scissors, used for cutting straight or curved lines through the cardboard.

Question 4: Sketch a design for a simple cutting jig that could help guide a saw when cutting straight lines in wood.

Answer: A correct sketch would include a flat base with a guide fence aligned to the cutting line, with a slot or groove to hold the saw in place, allowing for straight cuts.

Question 5: Design a brief plan for how to cut a circular hole in a piece of thin sheet metal. Include the tools you would use.

Answer: Use a drill with a suitable-sized drill bit to make a pilot hole. Then, use a hole saw or jigsaw to cut out the circular hole, ensuring safety precautions are followed.

Question 6: Describe the process of safely cutting a piece of fabric for a sewing project.

Answer: Lay the fabric flat on a cutting surface, use sharp fabric scissors, and cut along the marked lines carefully, keeping fingers away from the blades.

Question 7: Sketch a layout plan showing how to cut multiple pieces from a sheet of cardboard efficiently.

Answer: A sketch should include the sheet with outlines of each piece arranged to minimize waste, with clear markings of cut lines and notes on the order of cuts.

Question 8: Create a design brief for cutting plastic to produce small key fobs. What considerations should you include?

Answer: Consider the type of plastic, the size and shape of the key fobs, safety precautions, and the appropriate cutting tools for clean edges.

Question 9: Explain the difference between cutting in straight lines and curved lines. What tools are best suited for each?

Answer: Straight lines are best cut with saws or rulers and craft knives for precision, while curved lines are easier with scissors, jigsaws, or flexible blades for smooth curves.

Question 10: Design a safety checklist for students when cutting materials in the workshop.

Answer: Wear safety goggles, keep cutting tools sharp and in good condition, secure the material properly, use tools correctly, and keep hands away from blades.

Question 11: Identify a cutting process suitable for producing a decorative edge on a piece of timber and explain how it is performed.

Answer: Routing is suitable; it involves using a router tool to carve decorative edges along the timber’s surface, following a guided path for consistency.