Common Production Stages

[measure and/or mark out using rule, pencil, marking knife, marker pen, scriber, try square, bevel,
mitre square, centre square, dot/centre punch, dividers, inside/outside/odd-leg calipers, template,
marking/cutting/mortise gauge

  • produce datum lines by surface plate and scribing block or calipers
  • measure using a micrometer, vernier gauge and/or digital caliper – IG]

marking out from working drawings, and using tools and methods appropriate to the materials.Cutting, shaping and forming of materials using appropriate tools and methods.Joining and assembling materials using a range of temporary and permanent methods.Selecting and applying a finish which is appropriate for the material used and the product design. [AS]