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Quick questions on Cutting and shaping: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
6short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is wasting?Show answer
Cutting and shaping is mostly wasting: removing unwanted material until the shape is left. The tool you choose depends on the material and whether the cut is straight or curved.
What is matching the tool to the material?Show answer
The same shape needs a different tool in a different material. A hacksaw, not a tenon saw, cuts metal because its fine teeth suit the harder material. Acrylic is cut slowly to stop it cracking or melting. Always match the tool to the material as well as the shape.
What is not clamping the work?Show answer
Loose material slips, ruining the cut and risking injury.
What is q1?Show answer
Name a suitable tool to cut a curve in thin plywood. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State why a hacksaw, not a tenon saw, is used to cut metal. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Describe two safety precautions when drilling a hole. [2 marks]
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