1997 State Competition                                         Contestant #___________________
FFA Agricultural Mechanics Contest                        Contestant Name_______________
University of Missouri                                                 Chapter_______________________
50 points
 
 

CARPENTRY

 Bottom Sill Layout
Materials Needed:
1 - 96" x 2" x 4" board
1 - rafter framing square
1 -measuring device

Directions:
 1.  Secure materials and find a work station
 2.  Examine the attached scaled stud layout drawing.
 3.  Mark the sill as indicated by the scaled drawing.
 4.  Mark anywhere the sill is to be cut during the construction process.

 MARK AS Follows:   [stud] ----------------CUT ----------------[stud]

 5.  Tape this paper to the 2" x 4" sill and hand to contest official.

                                   Evaluation Score Sheet
                                                                                    Points
       Item                                                               Possible   Earned
 
 1.  Studs for 1st corner .............................................. 4     _____

 2.  Studs for 2nd corner.............................................. 4     _____

 3.  Studs around door................................................ 10     _____

 4.  2 remaining studs.................................................. 6       _____

 5.  Position of cut marks............................................ 4       _____

 5.  Safe use of tools (wearing of safety glasses)........... 2      _____

 6.  Total from problem solving ........................          30      _____

Total Points for Carpentry

          /30                /10           /10              /50
Practical + Board Feet + General = Total
Exercise  Problem  Knowledge

Part II - General Problem Solving (2 points per problem)

1. Item tagged #1 is this type of wood:

 A. Pine
 B. Oak
 C. Maple
 D. Cypress
 
2. Which would be the preferred fastener for the item tagged #2?

 A. Fastener 2a
 B. Fastener 2b
 C. Fastener 2c
 D. Fastener 2d

3. The nominal dimension of the board labeled #3 is:

 A. 1 1/4"  x  12"
 B. 1 ½"  x  11 1/4"
 C. 2" x   12"
 D. 1 ½" x 11 ½"

4. Examine the item tagged #4 and the chart provided.  What is the total R value of the item tagged #4?

 A.   .2
 B. .75
 C. .8
 D. 1.0

5. Use the rafter table on the rafter framing square provided to determine the length of the common rafter per foot of run if the rise is 2' and the run is 4'.

 A. 12.16"
 B. 12.65"
 C. 13.42"
 D. 13.89" Part III - Board Feet Problem
 

Determine the following:

                                                                                   Answer  Points

1.  Length of the board in feet.                                                  /2

2.  Measured width of the board in inches                                  /2

3.  Measured thickness of the board in inches                            /2

4.  How many board feet is in the board?                                   /2

5.  Assume a cost of $0.60 per board foot,
 The total cost of the lumber is:                                                  /2
 (Note: you have 30 pieces)
 

Total points from Board feet problem ............                          /10