31409329Woodworking 1B: Machinery & Methods
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the learner to the operation of traditional woodworking equipment. Students gain familiarity with portable power tools and industrial woodworking machinery while building their skills and familiarity with wood. 
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Create advanced geometric constructions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Use a compass to draw circles and parallel lines
    Draw an arc tangent to two arcs
    Draw a hexagon
    Draw an octagon
    Divide a line into equal parts
    Layout is accurate to 1/32”

  2. Use hand saws
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify the correct saw for ripping
    Identify the correct saw for crosscutting
    Create part using hand saw
    Accuracy to 1/16”

  3. Use chisels and hand planes
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify 3 hand plane types
    Prepare hand planes for use
    Create part using hand saws, hand planes, and chisels
    Accuracy to 1/16”

  4. Perform advanced operations on a table saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Create a part with a taper, miter, dado, tenon, chamfer, and groove using the table saw
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  5. Operate a radial arm saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling
    Identify correct material handling

  6. Operate stationary sanding machines (edge, disk and spindle)
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and abrasives
    Demonstrate how to install abrasives
    Create part using edge, disk, and spindle sanders
    Accuracy to 1/16”

  7. Identify adhesives to assemble wood products
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Adhesives are properly applied
    Identify adhesive characteristics
    Identify best adhesives for given projects

  8. Identify clamps for assembling wood products
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify clamps
    Identify common uses
    Demonstrate proper use

  9. Use portable routers
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling installation
    Identify common router bits
    Use a template guide bushing
    Use an edge guide and circle guide
    Create a part with a rabbet, dado, pocket, circle, and round over using a portable router
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  10. Manufacture and assemble a wooden project (step stool)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Create a step stool from a set of plans
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  11. Cultivate skills needed for learning, working, and living in diverse communities
    Assessment Strategies
    Written/Oral reflection, Group Project
    Criteria
    Participate in team building exercises
    Identify the contributions of self and others to completion of a task
    Reflect on the values and challenges of working with people who have different perspectives
    Reflect on your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent
    Responses reflect openness and cultural competence
    Responses avoid language that reflects intolerance, alienation, or hostility
    Use inclusive language

  12. Demonstrate safe working habits
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration in Lab
    Criteria
    Wear close-toed shoes, safety glasses, long pants
    Clothing is not loose to prevent accident with machines
    Jewelry does not interfere with shop tasks
    Hair is tied back to prevent accident with moving equipment
    Clear shop area for efficient and safe movement