Practical Woodworking
In Practical Woodworking you will learn how to use hand and machine tools to create quality products out of the versatile material of wood. You will do this by learning how to read working drawings, and how to hone your skills to produce work that is neat and accurate. You will also learn woodworking theory about materials, tools, machines, processes and safety.
The course is split into 3 main topics:
Carcase Construction
Frame Construction
Machining and Finishing
Your practical work will be assessed and used to give your overall grade, and if you are studying National 5 you will also sit an exam which contributes to your overall grade.
Carcase Construction
Carcase practice joints.pdfSpice rack drawings.pdfFrame Construction
Frame practice joints 1.pdfFrame practice joints 2.pdfSide and Tray.pdfTop and Middle Bar.pdfMachining and Finishing
Your Unit for Machining and Finishing will be included in the above projects - be sure you are accurate when using machinery and you have no pencil marks!!
You will also need to produce a handle for the below model.
Drawer.pdfCarcase.pdfWoodworking Theory
Booklet Woodwork.pdfWoodNotes.pdf