This document discusses different types of fastenings and fixtures used in woodworking, including nails, hinges, screws, bolts, catches, and locks. It provides examples of different fasteners and fixtures and asks the reader to name or describe them. Questions cover topics like naming parts of screws, types of hinges, where certain fasteners would be used, and describing the purpose of fixtures like escutcheon plates and gate latches.

1. WOOD
MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
4th Edition

2. Chapter 30
Fastenings and Fixtures

3.  Name the fittings shown
− Oval nail
− Cup hook

4.  Name the fittings shown
− Plastic block joiner
− Knock down fitting
− Butt hinge

5.  Name the parts of the screw
A
B
C
Head
Shank
Thread

6.  Name the items shown
A
Hasp and
staple
B
Barrel bolt
C
Tacks

7.  Name the fitting and describe where it is used
• Cupboard lock
− Small lock used in
cupboards and small units
to keep them secure

8.  Explain the functions of these fittings
− Catches used to hold doors of small cabinets and
units closed

9.  Indicate the length of the screw on the diagram
Length

10.  Name the hinges
A
Decorative
butt hinge
B
Tee
hinge
C
Cranked
hinge

11.  Name the catch shown
− Magnetic catch

12.  Where would these items of hardware be used?
A
Decorative
catch for a
jewellery box
B
Upholstery
tacks to secure
cloth to a top of
a stool
C
Screws for
joining
pieces of
wood

13.  Name the types of screw
A
Countersunk
head
B
Raised
head
C
Round
head

14.  Describe the function of these escutcheon plates
− The plates are fitted to the
front of a piece where the key
fits into the lock

15.  Describe why this gate latch is suitable for outdoor use
− Latch is made of metal that
has a galvanised coating on it
− Zinc coating prevents rust

16.  Name the fitting shown and give its correct use (OL 2009)
• Strap hinge
− Used for hanging heavy doors and gates

17.  Name the fitting shown and give its correct use (OL 2008)
• Piano hinge
• Used for
− Piano lids
− Small doors
− Box lids
− Other light work

18.  Name the fitting shown and give its correct use (OL 2006)
• Angle bracket
• Used to
− Secure tops of tables
− Secure the tops of
stools to the frame
underneath