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The piece of furniture shown below is a typical garden bench. It has been designed to withstand all kinds of weather and is manufactured from a type of wood that resists all weathers. |
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(DISCLAIMER - Ed the Handyman is a cartoon character. He is a fictitious character) |
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1. Name a suitable wood |
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2. List two properties / qualities your choice of wood has that it makes it suitable for garden furniture |
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4. On the front and side views above, draw an improvement to the bench that will correct the weakness. |
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5. In the space
below draw a detail diagram showing a permanent joint for the top rail
and a bench support. |
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PERMANENT JOINT |
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TEMPORARY JOINT |
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