Fig. 2 shows a tool used for cutting curves in wood. The timber has been selected for its working properties and appearance. Different types of timber have ...
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Fig. 2 shows a tool used for cutting curves in wood. The timber has been selected for its working properties and appearance. Different types of timber have different characteristics that affect their suitability. The grain direction and moisture content affect how the timber can be worked.
It can hold a lot of weight. The grip stops it from slipping. It does its job well.
This type of MDF is chosen because of its rigidity. Consideration has been given to the environmental impact of the materials and processes used.
(a) Name the tool shown in Fig. 2. [1]
(b) State one advantage of using this tool for cutting curves in wood. [1]
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(a) Name the tool shown in Fig. 2 [1]
Coping saw [1]. The coping saw has a thin, narrow blade stretched across a deep U-shaped frame. The blade can be rotated within the frame by turning the handle and the blade-holding pins, allowing it to follow curved and irregular paths through the material.
(b) State one advantage of using this tool for cutting curves in wood [1]
The thin blade can be turned to cut in any direction, allowing it to follow tight curves, intricate shapes, and complex outlines that would be impossible with a straight-backed saw [1]. The blade's narrow width means it can negotiate very small radii without binding in the kerf.
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