Identify padding equipment, materials, and hand tools.

Identification should include

  • padding press
  • weights
  • padding knife
  • pad counter (spoon)
  • chipboard
  • padding compound
  • fan apart.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to keep padding surfaces clean?
  • What is the advantage of using a pad counter rather than a paper scale when creating pads of paper?
  • What are the differences between padding cement and fan-apart adhesive? How is each used?
  • How does one calculate the amount of padding compound needed for a particular job?
  • What are the main parts of the padding press?