Cabinetmaking
Test your knowledge of the cabinetmaking process with this fun quiz!
- 1.
The rails on a cabinet face frame run vertically.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
Overlay is another word for
- A.
The way a cabinet covers a wall
- B.
The way edge banding covers a plywood shelf
- C.
The amount a door overlaps a face frame
- D.
The butt joint between rails and stiles
Correct Answer
C. The amount a door overlaps a face frame -
- 3.
Man-made materials, typically used for cabinet cases
- A.
Expand and contract significantly with weather changes
- B.
Cost more per square foot than solid wood, but save in labor
- C.
Offer no advantages over solid wood cases
- D.
Expand and contract very little with weather changes
Correct Answer
D. Expand and contract very little with weather changesExplanation
Stability is one of the primary reasons for using man-made sheet stock.Rate this question:
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- 4.
European hinges typically fit into a
- A.
25 mm hole
- B.
35 mm hole
- C.
45 mm hole
- D.
55 mm hole
Correct Answer
B. 35 mm hole -
- 5.
As a rule kitchen cabinet uppers are _____ deep and lowers are _____ deep.
- A.
16-in., 32-in.
- B.
15-in., 30-in.
- C.
12-in., 24-in.
- D.
10-in., 20-in.
Correct Answer
C. 12-in., 24-in.Explanation
These dimensions optimize the number of parts that can be cut from a sheet of plywood.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The type of cabinet door that fits completely inside the opening is
- A.
Inset
- B.
Rabbetted
- C.
Overlay
- D.
Muntin
Correct Answer
A. Inset -
- 7.
Use these, like hooks, to hang cabinets on a wall.
- A.
Norwegian cleats
- B.
French cleats
- C.
German cleats
- D.
Football cleats
Correct Answer
B. French cleatsExplanation
These are also called Z-stripsRate this question:
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- 8.
When using side-mount drawer slides you typically make the drawer box slightly more than ___ smaller than the opening.
- A.
2-in.
- B.
1-3/4-in.
- C.
1/2-in.
- D.
1-in.
Correct Answer
D. 1-in. -
- 9.
When dovetailing drawers, the tails should be in the drawer front, and the pins and sockets in the drawer side.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This construction would allow the front to pull free of the sides.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Today, the face veneer on most hardwood plywood is ____ thick.
- A.
1/128-in
- B.
1/32-in.
- C.
1/16-in.
- D.
1/8-in.
Correct Answer
B. 1/32-in.Explanation
Stop the sanders! (At least it’s not 1/128-in., yet)Rate this question:
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