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| The Workshop Rod - 01 | |
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workshop rod is a full size drawing produced by the setter out.
It accurately shows the cross sections, lengths, widths and
thickness of the finished work. This
is then used to produce the Master Pattern for a production run.
Jobs may be laid out on the rod to check dimensions, angles,
etc. Jobs with raked
joints are nearly always taken-off a rod to provide the necessary
accuracy
In the case of doors and windows that are in single plane, vertical and horizontal sections are all that is required. Front elevations are not normally shown unless there is a complex geometric shape to show. Joints are not normally shown unless the designer or architect has specified in the drawing or specification. They are usually left to the good judgement of the joiner to use the correct joint for the material, end use and aesthetics from experience and knowledge. Included on the rods so that they can be referred to the contract and for later use are: · Rod number or Job number and a brief title that describes the job. · The Contract Number and date and perhaps the client. · The Cutting List Number and date so that the timber can be called up. · A Schedule or Range Drawing number that the job relates. And to summarise the other details are: · Accurate representation of width, depth and height of job. · Timber sizes, cross section, etc. exactly as finished. Finally it should be noted that dimensions are only written on the rod to avoid any possibility of confusion. The technical details are obtained from the scaled Drawing and Specifications. The Rod is prepared on thin ply or hardboard usually painted with a mat white paint or emulsion to aid vision and perhaps hide over previous drawings. The joiner must show good judgement in making rods especially leaving enough material for the ‘Horns’ on window frames for building-in. The horns are usually 50 - 75 mm and also protect the frame and especially doors, in transit.text and graphics © G.Malthouse ~ all rights reserved |
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Last uploaded 21st
August 2001 |