Furniture Maker, Wood makes and repairs chairs, tables, benches, desks, shelves etc., by common carpentry processes using hand and or power tools or both. Studies drawing or sample, calculates sizes and quantity of timber required. Prepares patterns of different parts of article to be made on card board. Marks off pieces using patterns, square, pencil, rule or scriber and saws and shapes them according to specifications by sawing, planning, drilling etc.
Marks and makes, necessary joints such as dove-tail, Tenon mortise, lap etc. Checks dimensions and fitting of joints frequently. Fixes hinges, hooks etc., at required places. Assembles different parts and fits them permanently by gluing, drilling, dowelling, nailing screwing etc., as necessary. Fills up superfluous holes etc., with putty; smoothens surface using sand paper, earth (yellow) and files. Checks completed articles and ensures correct fitting, rigidity and finish. Sharpens his own tools.
May polish or paint articles made. Cabinet Maker makes high class wooden furniture such as ward-robes, dressing tables, sofa sets, radio cabinets etc., according to design or specification using power or hand tools or both. Studies drawing or samples. Selects timber and calculates quantity required. Marks cuts and shapes oversize pieces to required dimensions by sawing, planning, etc.
Makes necessary joints such as dove-tail, tenonmortise, half lap etc. Checks joints frequently and finishes them ensuring firmness and correct fitting. Assembles parts for trial, rectifies defects if any and then dismantles them for further work. Finishes inside portions, which cannot be worked after assembling and smoothens outer portions using plane, shaver (tools) etc. Applies glue in joints and reassembles parts step by step, securing joints with dowels (wooden or bamboo pins), screws or nails as required.
Fixes hinges, brackets etc. where necessary. Finishes outer surface by filling holes and cracks with putty and using different grades of sand papers to ensure better polish. Sharpens his own tools. May fix metal or other fittings on furniture body. May also polish and varnish furniture.