The class covers the basic Woodshop rules and how to properly use the free-standing machines in the Woodshop. During the hands-on portion of the class, the student will take a rough-cut piece of lumber and surface it for use [simulating the process needed when working with rough-cut lumber]. The class is meant to cover the basics needed to use the tools safely, not becoming a master carpenter or complete mastery of the machines.
Class Syllabus
- Shop Rules
- Location of First Aid Kits [Column & Break Room] & AED [Break Room]
- No Aerosol Cans [Spray Paint, Spray Lacquer, etc] - it is a Carrollton City ordinance
- What is rough-cut lumber and how to buy it
- Hands-On Portion
- Felder - Operation & Cleaning
- Compound Miter
- Explain Use & Safety
- Cut a 13"-15" rough-cut board
- Jointer
- Explain Use & Safety
- No End Grain
- Surface the board on 1 face & 1 edge - board will be S2S
- Plainer
- Explain Use & Safety
- No End Grain
- Surface remaining face [leaving one edge needing to be surfaced] - board is S3S
- Table Saw
- Explain Use & Safety
- Rip cut the board leaving it S4S
- Demonstration Portion
- Bandsaws - Use & Safety
- Sanders
- Horizontal
- Vertical & Circular
- Oscillating Spindle
- Drum Sander - give a demonstration
- Hand Sanders
- Drill Press
- Router Table - Use & Safety [feed direction is important]
Basic information/manual that is covered
