Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0

Fabricating and Constructing

What you need to know

Select and apply appropriate fabricating and constructing methods, such as lamination and veneering.
Secure materials using mechanical fixings like screws and nails, and chemical fixings such as PVA and contact adhesives.
Construct traditional timber joints, including butt, dowel, lap, housing, mitre, mortise and tenon, and dovetail joints.
Understand the principles of material wastage and addition in the construction process.