SQA / QS National 5
National 5 Practical Woodworking revision
Revision notes, key terms, practice questions and worksheets for every SQA / QS National 5 Practical Woodworking topic: tools, joints, timber, machines, finishes and the case study. Choose a topic.
Drawings, measuring & marking out
Bench work & joints
- Hand toolsPlane with the grain to avoid tearing the surface. When planing end grain, work in from both ends…
- Cramping & gluing upPut scrap blocks between the cramp jaws and the work to stop the jaws indenting (denting) the wood.
- Flat-frame jointsA flat frame is made from lengths of wood joined at the corners and middle, like a door, a table…
- Carcase jointsA carcase is a box-like construction made from wide boards, like a cabinet, bookcase, drawer or…
- Fixings & adhesivesNails: quick, but can split wood and pull out. Oval nails split less; panel pins are for thin…
Machines, materials & finishing
- WoodturningBetween centres: the wood is held between the drive centre (headstock) and the live/dead centre…
- Machines & power toolsCorded and cordless drills: drilling holes away from the pillar drill.
- Woods & manufactured boardsSoftwoods come from conifers (needles, cones, evergreen). They grow quickly, so they're cheaper and…
- Sustainability & recyclingFSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC labels show wood comes from responsibly managed forests…
- Surface preparation & finishesScrape with a cabinet scraper to remove tears and plane marks, especially on difficult grain.
- Health & safety and the log bookApron: protects clothes and stops loose clothing catching.