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		Making of Parquetry - Course: Timberwork techniques. Instruction examples for practical vocational training (Institut für Berufliche Entwicklung, 24 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Preliminary Remarks
			Instruction Example 7.1.: Determining the Material Requirement of Single Parts of Parquetry for a Given Room
			Instruction Example 7.2.: Laying of Mosaic Parquetry
			Instruction Example 7.3.: Laying of Parquetry - Technique: pasted on solid ceiling, belt or ship’s bottom pattern, parquetry-fillet with fixed tongue
			Instruction Example 7.4.: Laying of Parquetry - Technique: nailed on planed boarded floor, belt or ship’s bottom pattern, parquetry-fillets with movable tongues
			Instruction Example 7.5.: Finishing and Sealing of Parquetry

Preliminary Remarks

The present material includes 5 selected instruction examples on the basis of which the laying of parquetry can be practised.

The instruction examples are organized in such way that by solving the tasks of the first example the material in the form of parquetry-fillets required for the second, third and fourth examples is determined.

In the course of the instruction examples 2-4, the various operations of laying of parquetry are carried out.

Instruction Example 7.5. deals with the finishing of parquetry.

In order to facilitate the preparation and carrying out of the respective operations, the materials, tools, measuring and testing means as well as auxiliary accessories required for each instruction example are indicated.

Furthermore, the basic knowledge is mentioned which is required besides mastering the technique “Making of Parquetry”. It is recommended to repeat this basic knowledge before starting the exercises.

Observing the given sequence of operations will result in a good quality of work.

A working drawing is attached to each instruction example, that will facilitate the technological approach.

The fixing of the skirting board is not explained in the present instruction examples. Information on this can be taken from the material on “Making of Floors”.