Deck 27: Surface Preparation

Question 1

When sanding, you should never skip more than ____ grits.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Whether the defect to be filled requires one application of putty or several thin layers, the final layer should sit slightly below the wood surface.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

If, when using a portable sander, you find that material needs to be removed more rapidly, ____.

A) apply more downward pressure
B) start with a lower grit paper
C) apply less downward pressure
D) start with a higher grit paper

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The material that we call sandpaper is more accurately termed a ____.

A) pumice
B) coated abrasive
C) bonded abrasive
D) grit abrasive

Question 5

Abrasive grains are rated on ____ scale, which rates minerals for hardness.

A) Stone's
B) A jeweler's
C) a pumice
D) Mohs

Question 6

A 120-grit coated abrasive is coarser and will cut faster than an 80-grit abrasive, but it will also leave deeper scratches.

Question 7

If you have been using an orbital sander, your final sanding pass should be done with a ____ block.

A) tip
B) commercial
C) hand
D) finger

Question 8

Putty is a good option for fixing scratches and dents.

Question 9

Light scratches can be removed with sandpaper and a block.

Question 10

The higher the grit number, the coarser the abrasive grains.

Question 11

Oil-based putty is the most widely used.

Question 12

Coated ____-grit abrasives are used for rough work, such as leveling joints and surfaces.

A) 60
B) 80
C) 120
D) 150

Question 13

____ shears off wood fibers and creates a very smooth surface.

A) Scratching
B) Shaving
C) Sanding
D) Planing

Question 14

If the edge of a piece is problematic, such as if there was tear-out when routing a decorative edge, a narrow section of the panel can be ripped off and a new piece added.

Question 15

Putties that harden may be either water or lacquer based.

Question 16

A ____ cloth may be used to clean a surface between grits.

A) sanding
B) coat
C) grit
D) tack

Question 17

The first coat in an adhesive is called the size coat.

Question 18

____ are grains of a natural mineral or synthetic substance bonded to a backing.

A) Coated abrasives
B) Bonded abrasives
C) Bond coats
D) Abrasive coats

Question 19

The ____ system is used to indicate the coarseness of the abrasive grains and consequently the coarseness of the sandpaper.

A) abrasive
B) grain
C) grit
D) grind

Question 20

The grit size refers to the number of holes in the screen per lineal inch.

Question 21

Plug cutters come in standard sizes of ____ inches.

A) 1/3, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8
B) 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8
C) 1/3, 3/7, 1/2, and 5/8
D) 1/4, 3/7, 1/2, and 5/8

Question 22

A shop-made alternative to wood putties can be made by mixing ____ and glue.

A) scraps
B) ashes
C) sawdust
D) paper

Question 23

Putties that harden may be either water or ____ based.

A) wax
B) lacquer
C) glue
D) sawdust

Question 24

____ involves removing wood around the defect and replacing it with another piece of wood.

A) Scrapping
B) Squaring
C) Puttying
D) Patching

Question 25

A patch with more ____ edges will be less noticeable to the eye.

A) irregular
B) regular
C) standard
D) circular

Question 26

The wood used in a patch must be of similar color and ____ configuration as the section removed.

A) size
B) shape
C) grain
D) height

Question 27

____ are areas where the wood fibers have been compressed.

A) Scratches
B) Dents
C) Scrapes
D) Nicks

Question 28

Scratches deeper than ____ inch need to be patched or filled with putty.

A) 1/16
B) 1/8
C) 1/4
D) 1/2

Question 29

A nonhardening putty that is available in different colors is ____ sticks.

A) wax
B) glue
C) sand
D) sawdust

Question 30

____ putty is used to repair defects after the final finishing of the project is complete.

A) Lacquer
B) Hardening
C) Solid
D) Nonhardening