31409341Wood Finishing A
Course Information
Description
Finishing is both an art and a science. This course demystifies the process of finishing wood and explores the materials used. Hand applied and sprayed finishes will be covered. Proper finish selection and safe use of finishes is emphasized.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Handle finishing materials safely
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab
    through written examination
    Criteria
    you explain the proper requirements for storing finishes
    you identify the requirement for maintaining an MSDS log
    you decipher hazardous labelling on finish containers
    you demonstrate safe handlling procedures

  2. Prepare surfaces for finish
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab
    through written examination
    Criteria
    you sequence abrasives and sanding patterns to achieve an acceptable surface ready for finishing
    you pre-raise the grain for surfaces which will receive waterbased/waterborne products
    you explain 3 methods for removing residual dust prior to finishing

  3. Mix and apply penetrating oil finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    through written examination
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Oil Samples conform to AWI standards
    Oil Samples meet minimum performance criteria (Checklist submitted in class)

  4. Mix and apply pigmented and dye stains
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Stain Samples conform to AWI standards
    Stain Samples meet minimum performance criteria (Checklist submitted in class)

  5. Apply waterborne finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Waterborne samples conform to AWI standards
    Waterborne samples meet minimum required specifications (Checklist submitted in class)

  6. Mix and apply shellac
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Shellac sample conforms to AWI standards
    Shellac sample meets minimum required specifications (Checklist submitted in class)

  7. Apply solvent based lacquers
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Lacquer samples conform to AWI standards
    Lacquer samples meet minimum required specifications (Checklist submitted in class)

  8. Test the viscosity of coatings
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Through written examination
    Criteria
    you test and record the viscosity of a coating
    you handle and store viscosity testing equipment properly

  9. Measure wet-film thickness
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Through written examination
    Criteria
    you use a wet film guage to measure film thickness
    you calculate dry film thickness given the solids content of a finish

  10. Touchup damaged finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Through written examination
    Criteria
    Touchup Samples are submitted for evaluation
    Touchup Samples meet minimum required specifications (Checklist submitted in class)