31409330Woodworking 1: Machinery & Methods
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the learner to the operation of traditional woodworking equipment. Students perform numerous exercises to gain familiarity with portable power tools and industrial woodworking machinery while building their skills and familiarity with wood. Units include layout, sawing, surfacing, boring, sanding and assembly.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
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Select marking, measuring and lay out toolsAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationCriterialearner correctly identifies marking tools: scratch awl, marking knife, marking guagelearner correctly identifies measuring tools: rules, tape measures, framing square, try square, combination & centering squares, vernier caliperslearner learner correctly identifies the following lay out tools: T-Bevel, calipers, compasses, dividers, trammel points
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Lay out lines and geometric constructionsAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner correctly lays out the following geometric constructions: lines, circles, 3,4,5,6, and 8-sided polygonslearner divides two parallel lines with a specified number of equally spaced lineslearner bisects a linelearner creates lines tangent to a given radius or series of radiilearner measures and lays out specific angles
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Maintain measurement and lay out toolsAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner tests squares for accuracylearner demonstrates proper care and handling requirements for measuring, marking and lay out toolslearner properly lubricates and waxes tools to prevent rustlearner properly sharpens the points of awls and marking tools for accurate lay out
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Select and use hand saws for cutting straight or curved kerfs or cutsAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safety procedureslearner identitfies 7 types of hand sawslearner chooses the correct saw for rippinglearner chooses the correct saw for crosscutting
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Select and use portable power saws for cutting straight or curved kerfs or cutsAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using portable power sawslearner identifies 3 portable saw typeslearner completes class exercise for portable power saws satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)learner operates a European style plunge saw
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Operate a Power Miter Box safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using Power Miter sawslearner differentiates between Fixed head, Compound, and Sliding Compound Power Miter Box sawslearner cuts miters, bevels, and compound angles using a power miter boxlearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Table saw safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using Table sawslearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Table sawlearner can identify the properties of rip, crosscut, combination, triple chip and dado bladeslearner can set up and cut a groove, bevel, miter, dado, taper, and chamfer using the Table sawlearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Radial Arm saw safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using a Radial Arm sawlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Radial Arm sawlearner uses the Radial Arm saw to crosscut wood
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Operate a Vertical Panel saw safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using a Vertical Panel sawlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Vertical Panel sawlearner uses the Vertical Panel saw to cut sheet goods
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Operate a Scroll saw safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using a Scroll sawlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Scroll sawlearner selects and installs Scroll saw tooling correctlylearner identifies three key advantages of a Scroll saw over other saw typeslearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Band saw safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using a Band sawlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Band sawlearner can change a Band saw blade and adjust the blade guides properlylearner resaws wood using a Band sawlearner learner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Straight-line Ripsaw safely and properly
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Use Planes, Scrapers and Chisels safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner identifies 3 common hand plane typeslearner prepares hand planes for uselearner uses 3 methods for sharpening an edgelearner demonstrates responsibility in handling hand planeslearner completes hand plane exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a power jointer safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for jointinglearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling for a jointerlearner adjusts infeed/outfeed beds correctlylearner performs jointer operations by completing class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a power planer safely and properlyAssessment Strategiesin the labby completing class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for planinglearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling for a planerlearner performs planing operations by completing class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)learner follows proper procedure to surface thin stocklearner adjusts feedrate to achieve a surface finish of atleast 20 KPI (Knife marks/inch) per AWI standardslearner identifies cutting quality by counting KPI of 4 different samples run at different speeds
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Explain the sequence of steps to square work piecesAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for jointing/surfacinglearner adjusts fence to within .005" of squarelearner follows correct 6 step sequence to achieve straight S4S wood
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Select tooling based on the hole to be madeAssessment Strategiesby completing written exercisethrough written evaluationCriterialearner identifies 10 different drill/cutter typeslearner matches cutter type with hole characteristicslearner selects proper tooling given a set of criterialearner troubleshoots hypothetical production problems and suggests alternative methods using their text as a resourcelearner completes Production Problem worksheet outside of class
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Operate hand, portable and stationary boring equipment safelyAssessment Strategiesin the labby written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for boringlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with portable hand drillslearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with drill presseslearner adjusts the speed of a drill press by changing pulleyslearner follows procedure for holding and boring small pieceslearner follows procedure for holding and boring round sections
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Follow procedures for creating specific hole typesAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough written examinationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for Boring equipmentlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with a Hafele hinge boring and insertion machinelearner completes Boring exercise CHECKLIST submitted in class)learner uses Hafele Boring machine to bore concealed 35mm hinge holeslearner uses Hafele Boring machine to insert concealed hinges
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Use mortising machinery safelyAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for mortising equipmentlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with a Powermatic Hollow Chisel mortiserlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with a Griggio Slot mortiserlearner sharpens and adjusts Hollow chisels setslearner uses a Hollow Chisel mortiser to create square edged mortiseslearner uses a Slot mortiser to create rounded mortiseslearner completes Mortising Skill exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a multiple spindle boring machine properlyAssessment Strategiesin the labby oral examinationthrough class exerciseCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for using a multiple spindle boring machinelearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with a Gannomat 23 spindle boring machinelearner measures the accuracy of tooling using a caliperlearner adjusts boring bits if requiredlearner installs Combi type bitslearner adjusts end, depth and set back settings to achieve desired hole locationslearner drills 2 sets of line holes using opposite end stops. Holes must be parallel to within 1/32" tolerance
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Identify the major natural and synthetic abrasive materials and their propertiesAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner identifies 5 common abrasive mineralslearner identifies typical grits for specific mineralslearner deciphers the type, grade, backing and bond code stamped on selected abrasive sampleslearner identifies 4 common backing materials for abrasiveslearner identifies 2 types of bonds for abrasiveslearner explains the difference between "Open-coat" and "Closed-coat"
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Use abrasives by handAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows the procedure for making a hand sanding blocklearner explains the procedure for making contoured sanding blockslearner follows the procedure for folding a sheet of sandpaper for hand use
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Use portable power sanders safelyAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for operating Portable Power sanding toolslearner identifies parts, adjustments and uses for Orbital, Random Orbit and Portable Belt sanderslearner installs abrasive media correctlylearner uses materials and methods to extend the useful life of abrasives
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Operate a Spindle sander safelyAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for operating a Spindle sanderlearner identifies parts, adjustments and abrasive media for Spindle sanderslearner installs abrasive media correctlylearner completes class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Disk and Edge sander safelyAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for operating Disk & Edge sanderslearner identifies parts, adjustments and abrasive media for Disk & Edge sanderslearner installs abrasive media correctlylearner completes class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Wide Belt sander safelyAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for operating a Wide Belt sanderlearner identifies parts, adjustments and abrasive media for Wide Belt sanderslearner installs abrasive media correctlylearner completes class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Create a Bill of MaterialsAssessment Strategiesby submitting written product for review with final projectCriteriaBill of Materials indicates part nameBill of Materials lists part quantitiesBill of Materials indicates dimensions in the correct order (Thickness, Width, Length)Bill of Materials indicates material typeBill of Materials indicates cost/unit and total costBill of Materials lists additional notes or comments (if any)
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Create a Plan of ProcedureAssessment Strategiesby submitting written product for review with final projectCriteriaPlan of Procedure indicates the steps for production of a single part or an entire projectPlan of Procedure contains steps which are numbered in sequencePlan of Procedure contains production sequences which are designed for maximum efficiencyPlan of Procedure indicates machine or location where the operation will take placePlan of Procedure indicates additional notes/comments when necessary to clarify the operationPlan of Procedure records time spent on given operations for future estimating use
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Lay out materials properlyAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough classroom observationCriterialearner optimizes material to reduce wastelearner lays out material for maximum cutting efficiencylearner locates defects in material to minimize problems
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Select appropriate methods for machiningAssessment Strategiesin the labthrough classroom observationCriterialearner chooses machinery for specific operations based on safety, accuracy and efficiencylearner selects machinery based on setup time
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Perform milling and joinery operationsAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom observationby submitting completed project for reviewCriterialearner follows proper safety procedureslearner selects operations based on safety and efficiencylearner follows proper procedures for milling and shaping woodlearner completes a wooden step stool (Checklist submitted in class)
This Outline is under development.