31409331 Woodworking 2: Materials and Processes
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the learner to face frame cabinetry construction methods while continuing to develop skills with woodworking machinery and tools. Students will also explore the specific properties of wood as a building material. 
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Operate a straight line rip saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling associated with Straight Line Rip Saw

  2. Assemble a flat panel buildup
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify proper grain orientation
    Create a three piece flat panel from solid wood using a jointer, planer, table saw, and clamps
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  3. Operate a wide belt sander
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and abrasive media associated with a wide belt sander
    Demonstrate abrasive installation, grit compensation adjustment, program selection, depth of cut setting
    Demonstrate effective use of a spring caliper
    Use inspection lights to identify quality
    Create sanded parts using a wide belt sander

  4. Operate panel saws (horizontal and vertical)
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling associate with panel saws
    Create parts using a sliding panel saw
    Accuracy to 1/64”

  5. Operate a fixed spindle shaper
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling associated with shapers
    Demonstrate effective use of jigs with a shaper
    Create a part using a fixed spindle shaper
    Accuracy to 1/64”

  6. Use a biscuit joiner
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling associated with a biscuit joiner
    Join angled parts using a biscuit joiner
    Accuracy to 1/64”

  7. Use a Festool Domino joiner
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed an a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and tooling associated with a Domino Joiner
    Accuracy 1/32”

  8. Create commonly used cabinetry joints
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Demonstrate and identify face frame joinery methods, miter joints, dado joints, butt joints, and drawer joinery
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  9. Identify wood characteristics
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify wood properties, cellular structure of trees, wood species, and lumber defects

  10. Calculate board feet
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Define 1 board foot
    Identify equation to calculate board feet
    Demonstrate effective use of lumber rule to calculate board feet

  11. Identify common manufactured panel products
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify plywood, particle board, fiberboards, and OSB
    Identify grades of manufactured panel products

  12. Use pneumatic nailers
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Identify parts, adjustments, and fasteners associated with pneumatic nailers
    Demonstrate effective use of pneumatic nailers

  13. Create a Bill of Materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Use project plans to identify parts and dimensions of face frame cabinet project
    Identify materials
    Identify hardware

  14. Create cutting diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Use project plans
    Scale drawing of the layout of plywood parts on sheet stock

  15. Create a finish sample
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Skill Demonstration, and/or Test
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Finish is applied to a sample of wood
    Protective cover sheet includes a list of finish details
    Finished surface to be free of scratches, dents, or other defects

  16. Manufacture a face-frame cabinet
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Work is performed in a safe manner
    Use the plan provided
    Face frame cabinet meets specifications in plan
    Accuracy to 1/32”

  17. Demonstrate safe work habits
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    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