This section is from the book "Inside Finishing", by Charles A. King. Also available from Amazon: Inside Finishing (1912).
13. Describe the different styles of casings. Compare the size of a corner block with that of the side casing. Compare the size of a lintel or header with that of its architrave. For what is a plinth useful? How should the bottom of a plinth be cut to allow a carpet to go under it? Should door casings be set flush with the edge of the doorframe? Why is this done? Is the finish put around a window in the same way? Is it good practice to splice a casing? Why is it cheaper to put the finish upon a perfectly plumb and square frame, than upon any other? What is the correct way to place the grain of a corner block? Why?
14. What part of a molding governs its use? Describe the shape of a band molding; of a base molding. How should a base molding be nailed? Why? Describe the shape and use of a cap molding. Of the bed mold. How should a bed mold be mitered? Describe a panel molding. How should it be nailed to its place? Why? For what is an astragal molding often used? Describe a crown molding. Describe the quarter round and some of its uses. Upon what grade of work is it much used? How is it used in putting up partitions? Describe the scotia and some of its uses. Describe a nosing and some of its uses. Describe a half round and some of its uses. For what purposes are beads used? Stop beads? Describe picture or room moldings. Describe the process of coping a room or base molding. What is the objection to mitering the inside corner of a base or room molding? Of what are large cornices composed? From what are the forms of moldings taken? How many types of moldings were used by the ancients? Describe the ovolo; the talon and quirk; the cyma recta; the cyma reversa; the cavetto; the torus; the astragal. Give the uses and location of the above moldings. What form did the ancients avoid in designing moldings? What should be the angle of the face line of a cornice with the frieze? What is the usual width of baseboards? What will happen if the base is put on before the plastering is thoroughly dry? How is the base put on if a single floor is to be used? A double floor? Compare the two. How should the inside and outside corners of a baseboard be fitted for best results? From what quality of lumber should moldings be made? What mark of a good workman is shown by his work with moldings?
15. Describe the method of finding the joint between a straight and a circling molding.
16. Should exact dimensions be taken from the architect's plans or from the house itself? How may dado be made? Describe different methods of building panel work. Describe the members of a piece of panel work. How should laps of outside corners be made? How is a building prepared for panel work which is to be set flush with the face of the plastering? Compare the merits of setting the panel work flush with the face of the plaster, or on the plaster. How should moldings which project beyond the finish be treated?
17. Describe two methods of putting the clamps upon a piece of rake dado. How may the muntins be prevented from slipping? How may the stiles be put on?
18. Describe the method of finding the cuts for kerfing. How are circular soffits made? Describe the best method.
19. How may a splayed soffit be laid out?
20. How may the rails of circular panel work be made? How should the panels be treated to fit them to the sweep?
21. What closets should be provided in the kitchen? How may a moth proof closet be made? Is a red cedar closet a permanent preventive of moths? Describe the location and depth of a china closet. Describe a clothes closet, and its fittings. Describe a pantry.
22. What is a common mistake in running in a drawer? If the sides of a drawer are too wide, should they be planed off at the top or at the bottom? Why? How should the drawer front be fitted to prevent splintering at the ends? What will make a drawer run easier?
23. Describe the fittings of a sink.
24. Describe the fittings of a modern bathroom.
25. How are wood mantels sometimes purchased? What must the builder guard against when extras are asked for? How?
 
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