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Checklist · QC-TMB-CHK-003
Carpentry & Joinery Checklist
23 checkpoints across 6 sections. During and after carpentry/joinery works; before finishing or installation
23 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Daily during carpentry phase
QC Engineer, Site Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. MATERIAL PREPARATION & MACHINING
A1Moisture content of machined timber (after final preparation)
Acceptance: Moisture 10-15% for interior works; ≤18% for exterior; measured before joinery
Ensure timber seasoning before installation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Planing and squaring accuracy (deviation in width/thickness)
Acceptance: Deviation ±1 mm on thickness; ±2 mm on width; measured with calipers
Verify dimensional accuracy after machining
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Surface finish quality (smoothness, grain raised, splinters)
Acceptance: Planed surfaces smooth, no raised grain, no splinters >1 mm; finish acceptable
Ensure quality preparation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Edge cutting and cleanup (no fuzzy edges, clean cuts)
Acceptance: Edges smooth, no tear-out >2 mm, chamfered where required
Professional finish on all edges
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. JOINERY FABRICATION QUALITY
B1Mortise and tenon joints (fit, gap tolerance, shoulder line)
Acceptance: Tenon fits snugly in mortise (≤0.5 mm gap), shoulders flush, no wobble
Critical structural joints
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Dowel joinery (hole alignment, fit, glue application)
Acceptance: Holes aligned perpendicular ±2°, dowel press-fit, even glue coverage
Verify dowel joint quality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Bridle and lap joints (shoulder lines, gap, miter accuracy)
Acceptance: Shoulders tight fit, gaps ≤0.5 mm, miters at 45° ±1°
Assembly joint integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Groove and rabbet cuts (depth consistency, straightness)
Acceptance: Depth uniform ±1 mm, sides straight, no chatter marks
Accuracy in slot machining
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. FRAME ASSEMBLY & SQUARENESS
C1Frame squareness check (diagonal measurements)
Acceptance: Diagonal difference ≤3 mm for standard frame (e.g., 1000 mm frame)
Ensure rectangular assembly
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Flatness of frame (no twist or warping in assembly)
Acceptance: Flatness ±2 mm over frame diagonal; checked with straightedge
Verify planar assembly
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Joint tightness (no gaps at corners, uniform glue squeeze-out)
Acceptance: Joints tight (no light gaps), glue line uniform, no voids visible
Quality glued assembly
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Clamp marks and surface preparation after assembly
Acceptance: Clamp marks minimal, excess glue cleaned, surface ready for finishing
Post-assembly cleanup
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. MATERIAL PREPARATION & MACHINING
A1Moisture content of machined timber (after final preparation)
Ensure timber seasoning before installation (IS 4021)
Moisture 10-15% for interior works; ≤18% for exterior; measured before joinery
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Planing and squaring accuracy (deviation in width/thickness)
Verify dimensional accuracy after machining (IS 4021)
Deviation ±1 mm on thickness; ±2 mm on width; measured with calipers
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Surface finish quality (smoothness, grain raised, splinters)
Ensure quality preparation (IS 4021)
Planed surfaces smooth, no raised grain, no splinters >1 mm; finish acceptable
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Edge cutting and cleanup (no fuzzy edges, clean cuts)
Professional finish on all edges (IS 4021)
Edges smooth, no tear-out >2 mm, chamfered where required
OKNCNAHOLD
B. JOINERY FABRICATION QUALITY
B1Mortise and tenon joints (fit, gap tolerance, shoulder line)
Critical structural joints (IS 4021)
Tenon fits snugly in mortise (≤0.5 mm gap), shoulders flush, no wobble
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Dowel joinery (hole alignment, fit, glue application)
Verify dowel joint quality (IS 4021)
Holes aligned perpendicular ±2°, dowel press-fit, even glue coverage
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Bridle and lap joints (shoulder lines, gap, miter accuracy)
Assembly joint integrity (IS 4021)
Shoulders tight fit, gaps ≤0.5 mm, miters at 45° ±1°
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Groove and rabbet cuts (depth consistency, straightness)
Accuracy in slot machining (IS 4021)
Depth uniform ±1 mm, sides straight, no chatter marks
OKNCNAHOLD
C. FRAME ASSEMBLY & SQUARENESS
C1Frame squareness check (diagonal measurements)
Ensure rectangular assembly (IS 4021)
Diagonal difference ≤3 mm for standard frame (e.g., 1000 mm frame)
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Flatness of frame (no twist or warping in assembly)
Verify planar assembly (IS 4021)
Flatness ±2 mm over frame diagonal; checked with straightedge
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Joint tightness (no gaps at corners, uniform glue squeeze-out)
Quality glued assembly (IS 4021)
Joints tight (no light gaps), glue line uniform, no voids visible
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Clamp marks and surface preparation after assembly
Post-assembly cleanup (IS 4021)
Clamp marks minimal, excess glue cleaned, surface ready for finishing
OKNCNAHOLD
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