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Table F–1
Classification of urn defects 1
Classification
Examine Defect Major Minor
Size
Wood
Color (Stain)
All exposed surfaces and
outside of bottom
Finish
Not specified design X
Not specified capacity X
Not solid American Black Walnut X
No color on outside or bottom X
All exterior surfaces Not uniform range of color X
Construction and
workmanship
Assembly
Metal fasteners (screws)
Inner surfaces
Bottom panel
Inner container
Emblem
Orange peel or texture X X
Area of no film X
Gritty surface or overspray that is rough to touch X
Wet or tacky surface X
Any permanent stain or blemish X
Finish dirty, for example, oil, glue, or other nonpermanent stain X
Any functioning assembly that is inoperative, for example, bottom X
Any part loose, for example, loose fit to corner X
Any functioning assembly that requires abnormal pressure to insert and remove
Split or open joints X
End grain visible on miters X
Open miter X
Splits or openings in wood surface X
Any part perceptibly out of square or not symmetrical X
Urn rocks more than 1/16 of 1 inch when placed on a level surface X
Any missing, stripped or otherwise damaged X
Thin or bare areas X
Does not fit tightly against or into the body X
Has less than required number brass screws X
Too small in size X
Plastic too thin X
Not centered X
Not in upper portion of urn X
Slight gap between emblem and urn X
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