Course Overview
The course is designed primarily for the beginning or home woodworker. Through shop lecture/demonstrations and structured practical projects the participants will learn the following procedures. (1) Care, maintenance and use of assorted hand tools to produce a hand dovetailed corner joint. (2) Solid wood joinery using a variety of shop machines (radial-arm saws, jointers, planers, band saws, table saws, drill presses, sanding machines) and the proper techniques for gluing and clamping solid wood. (3) Care, maintenance and use of assorted portable power tools and the production/use of various jigs and templates. (4) Preparation for finishing and the application of a simple oil finish. The machining and construction of plywood component cabinetwork will be demonstrated by the instructor during one of the later sessions. Upon completion of the structured projects there is usually 6-8 hours of shop time available for participants to work on their own items under supervision.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion the student will be able to:
- Properly sharpen wood chisels and plane irons.
- Construct a hand dovetailed corner.
- Identify and use basic shop machines.
- Identify and use portable power tools.
- Apply a simple oil finish.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2007
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