Exam 27: Surface Preparation

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil-based putty is the most widely used.

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.

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

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