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DISTANCE LEARNING OFFICE HOURS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

No one was using them. Thus, for the duration of the year, Mr. K will be available by email at any time. During the day, he will try to be prompt with responses.
Individual one-on-one video meetings can be arranged as needed.

MONDAY, 6/8/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn woodworking skills by watching others do woodworking.
THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL: Teachers have been instructed not to assign any new work for the last two weeks of school. Last week's two assignments are the last ones that will be placed in the grade book. That said, I strongly encourage you to watch the videos associated with the OPTIONAL two assignments linked to the right. They show two other woodworkers creating projects, and the steps they went through to do so. I suspect most of you will be able to glean some additional woodworking insight by watching them.
MISSING WORK. The last day to turn in any missing distance-learning work, or to resubmit previously submitted work for additional credit, is Friday, 6/19/20. Mr. K has made at least one comment on EVERY assignment that has been turned in during distance-learning. Students receive emails for general Classroom comments he enters. You have seen these. If you received a "1" on an assignment (because you earned less than 60% of the possible points on that assignment), Mr. K has likely left numerous comments attached to your submitted document itself. Classroom DOES NOT generate an email for these types of comments You will need to open your assignment up to see these comments if you wish to address deficiencies in your past assignments.
TIMES TO PICK UP YOUR PROJECTS: Mr. K will be at school from 4 - 6 PM on both Wednesday, 6/10, and Monday, 6/15 so students can come get partially completed and completed projects. The school will keep all wood earmarked for projects that have made minimal progress (because it can be used next year for other projects). Any materials left after Monday, 6/15, will be either disposed of or repurposed in future classes. If neither of these dates works for you, and there are materials you wish to pick up, please email Mr. K so that an alternative pick-up time can be arranged. Students coming to obtain materials on either date are asked to access the shop via the back door that can be accessed by going through the gated area (the gate will be open) behind the F-building. Students coming to pick up items are asked to wear face masks, and abide by appropriate social-distancing standards.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete and turn in all missing distance-learning work (DUE 6/19/20)
Building a Custom Guitar Body Video Assignment (Optional, no due date)
Coffee Table From Rough Video Assignment (Optional, no due date)

MONDAY, 6/1/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the fundamental steps in doing a wood inlay with a router.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn woodworking skills by watching others do woodworking.
The first assignment this week documents the Wood Whisperer making a table. There are several techniques shown in this video that can be applied to almost any project. In addition, things previously seen in past videos will be put into practice here.
The second assignment demonstrates one technique for adding a wood inlay to a project. Sometimes, this can be a more efficient way of doing inlays than using a CNC mill. Additionally, there are a couple of things that the Wood Whisperer does to combat the appearance of flaws that might occur.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 6/1.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Big Green Egg Table Video Assignment (DUE 6/8/20)
Router-Based Inlay Video Assignment (DUE 6/8/20)

TUESDAY, 5/26/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn fundamental steps in steam bending.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn woodworking skills by watching others do woodworking.
The first assignment this week is the last assignment that focuses on a specific woodworking technique or skill. Recently the school acquired a steam box for steam bending wood. the steam generator was purchased, and the box itself was build by CV students Afon Blinov. If you like the possibilities that this technique makes possible . . . pay attention to what you see in the video, and start thinking about possible projects you might make at school in the future.
The second assignment will be like all of the remaining assignments for the year -- watching others simply build projects and doing woodworking. Sometimes it is important to just watch others do woodworking. Unfortunately, during the school year, you really don't get a chance for this . . . mostly because Mr. K never has the time to get appropriate projects set-up and that allow him to follow through on them. So we turn to the next-best thing -- videos.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 5/26.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Adventures in Steam Bending Video Assignment (DUE 6/1/20)
Dovetailed Whiskey Cabinet Video Assignment (DUE 6/1/20)

MONDAY, 5/18/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to make wooden spheres and balls.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the general approach for correctly sharpening chisels.
Sometimes we make useful woodworking items. Sometimes we just want to make cool looking things that have a limited purpose. Likely, most people would place wooden spheres and balls in the latter category. Nevertheless, the challenge of the spherical shape prompts creativity when it comes to using traditional woodworking equipment. Making wooden spheres testifies to the saying that you can do anything if you put your mind to it The first assignment for the week focuses on different methods for making wooden spheres.
The second assignment supports previous videos emphasizing the importance of having sharp tools. In the second assignment, proper chisel sharpening is discussed. Although we have talked about sharpening at length while at school, it is always good to review. As the video demonstrates, we will likely go back to turning the primary bevel on the Tormek, and the secondary bevel on the water stones.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 5/18. Memorial Day on 5/25 prompts the due date to be Tuesday, 5/26.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Making Wood Spheres Video Assignment (DUE 5/26/20)
Chisel Sharpening Video Assignment (DUE 5/26/20)

MONDAY, 5/11/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to fix common woodworking mistakes.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the differences between various wood glues and how to apply glue in woodworking.
This week's assignments focus on things you can do to fix common mistakes you might make while woodworking. Often, simple things can be done and you don't simply have to restart your project. It is pretty common to have to utilize glue when fixing some of these mistakes. Therefore, the first assignment has a focus on wood glue. The second assignment contends with mistake fixing.
Some of you may find the second assignment familiar. You may have seen it before.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 5/11.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Wood Glue Video Assignment (DUE 5/18/20)
Fixing Common Woodworking Mistakes Video Assignment (DUE 5/18/20)

MONDAY, 5/4/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn proper hand tool techniques associated with fine woodworking.
This week's assignments focus on increasing your skills in the shop.
The first assignment provides you with numerous options for cutting a perfect circle in a piece of wood. There are more options than you might think besides using the laser engraver.
Ever struggle using a hand saw? How about a bench chisel? Both are awesome tools . . . if sharp and tuned. But, even if your tool is sharp, you still must know how to use it. This week's second assignment focuses on the proper use of these two tools.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 5/4.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Cutting Circles Video Assignment (DUE 5/11/20)
Hand Saw and Chisel Basics Video Assignment (DUE 5/11/20)

MONDAY, 4/27/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn joinery techniques associated with fine woodworking.
Perhaps more than anything else, joinery defines quality woodworking. Joinery takes practice. And joinery requires lots of techniques to insure that joints not only function, but look good as well. In the first assignment, you are asked to watch a couple of videos that document a woodworker making a couple of joints. It is absolutely amazing to watch his mastery, and I invite you to watch as many of his videos as you can. He produces some crazy joints! The second assignment focuses on the traditional dovetail joint. Yes, there are router jigs out there that allow you to make dovetail joints, but nothing is more satisfying than making these joints by hand. Many of the tips and techniques you will see in the videos for this week will carry over and apply to woodworking in general.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 4/27.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Master Joinery Video Assignment (DUE 5/4/20)
Hand-Cut Dovetail Joint Video Assignment (DUE 5/4/20)

MONDAY, 4/20/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will apply concepts of science to woodworking.
The assignments for this week seek to have you connect concepts and practices of science (physics in particular) with high-quality woodworking. Science helps us understand the world around us. As we better understand our world, it is easier to manipulate it as we attempt to do when we work wood.
Both assignments should be done on a Google Doc and submitted to Google Classroom on the correct assignment. The Google Classroom assignments won't be posted until 4/20.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Wood Shop Physics Videos Assignment (DUE 4/27/20)
William Ng Box Joint Video Assignment (DUE 4/27/20)

MONDAY, 4/13/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will expand their knowledge of woodworking through distance-learning activities.
After looking at last week's completed surveys and assignments, it looks to me like:

Many students would like to try and build something at home.
Some students have resources at home with which to build things.
Some students do not have many resources with which to build things.
Some students have asked to work on plans that might be used in Woodworking 2, or just for the opportunity to design new projects to build.

Going forward, I've decided to do the things listed below. My hope is that the three options of this plan provide the flexibility that most people need and want.
OPTION 1. Each week on Monday, I will post two video/article-based assignments here on the class website AND on Google Classroom. I expect that most, if not all, assignments will be around 10 points each, and will generally require between 50-60 minutes to complete if you do a thorough job. IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE EACH WEEK, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE BOTH OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. Generally, you will be asked to place your responses for the assignments on a Google Doc. and submit it to Google Classroom. Assignments will be due the following week. Please do not forget to hit the submit button -- otherwise I won't know that you have turned something in. The two assignments for this week are posted and linked to the right.
OPTION 2. A second option each week will be to design a project that you could build later. To do this, you must complete a POP (you must include a drawing that you make, wood calculations, and all other components required in a typical POP). You must use the class POP Template. Your POP will be graded using this POP Grading Rubric that has been used up to this point. You can submit this POP into Google Classroom for either of the week's normal assignments. If you choose this option on a given week, you DO NOT need to do either of the two assignments assigned for that week. Your score percentage on the POP (since POP's are typically graded out of 15 points) will go in as scores for both of the week's traditional assignments.
OPTION 3. A final option each week will be for those of you wishing to build something at home. First, those of you wishing to do this will need to complete a POP as outlined above. You must also let me know that you are actually going to be building this. As above, while you work on your POP you DO NOT have to complete the week's assignments. Once I understand that this is your goal, I will provide you with feedback on your POP and will also tell you how many weeks worth of assignments YOU WILL NOT have to do while you work on your project. Scores for the assignments you do not do will be populated with scores for your completed project. When you are done with your project, you should email a completed Project Grade Sheet along with a number of pictures of your completed project to your instructor. When you open the grade sheet, you will need to select "Make a Copy" under the FILE menu first. Then you will be able to edit it.
Everyone, even if you are working on OPTION 3, will need to continue to check this website daily in order to allow the flexibility listed above and still allow Mr. K's communication with all students.
Assignment scores will be transcribed into the online Gradebook as either a "Z" (missing), a "1" (turned in but less than 60%) or a "2" (more than 60%).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Wood Movement Examples Video Questions (DUE 4/20/20)
Tips for Wide Panels that Stay Flat Video Questions (DUE 4/20/20)

WEDNESDAY, 4/8/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand what is meant by quality in a piece of wood furniture or other woodworking item.
Students should complete this Search For Quality Woodworking Assignment.
This is the only other assignment this week.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Search For Quality Woodworking Assignment (DUE 4/14/20)

MONDAY, 4/6/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will inventory home woodworking resources.
As we try and navigate the process of distance-learning with a hands-on class such as woodworking, there are many unknowns. Ideally, I would find a way to keep a hands-on component for at least part of the class. If this is possible, likely it will look different for everyone as you will be limited to resources you have at home. This Distance-Learning Survey is intended to help me assess what might be possible. Your answers are important. Please take the time to answer all these questions as completely as possible. Do not worry if your resources at home are severely limited -- you will not be penalized if you cannot do woodworking at home. Please consider this as an assignment that will be graded for completeness and thoughtfulness.
To help you wrap your mind around what is possible at home, please complete the Home Woodworking Inventory that has been posted on Google Classroom. Please have this completed by Friday if possible so that I know how we might move forward.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete this Distance-Learning Survey (DUE 4/10/20)
Complete the Home Woodworking Inventory -- on Google Classroom (DUE 4/10/20)

TUESDAY, 3/31/20

OBJECTIVE: Students and the teacher will connect.
Mr. K will hold an optional virtual meeting on Google Meet for anyone wishing to touch base today from 10 until 10:30 AM. To access this meeting, you can either click the link here (meet.google.com/mhw-shtf-byo ) or call in on your phone (1 318-565-6479, PIN: 356 223 509#). If you call in, you will need to use the PIN number shown. If you use the link, it is advised that you NOT be logged into your school account -- the settings currently aren't working for this. If you are logged in to your school Google account, it may prevent your participation, but if you aren't logged in, there doesn't seem to be a problem. The purpose of this meeting is primarily to respond to student questions. Many things are still uncertain at this point, so there may not be answers to all of your questions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you wish to improve your current semester grade in the class, you may resubmit any of your POP's to Google Classroom for grading / regrading. At the moment, participation scores such as daily journals and shop clean-up participation will not be changed.
This morning, Mr. K has sent an email out with instructions for downloading Solidworks at home. If you do not receive this email and want Solidworks, please email him and let him know.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 3/11/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 3/9/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 3/5/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 3/3/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 2/28/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

WEDNESDAY, 2/26/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 2/24/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 2/20/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 2/18/20 (ALL DAY)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to employ the Adobe Illustrator template for use with the hand-held CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the basics regarding the hand-held CNC routers.
Mr. K discussed the proper use of the Illustrator template (located on the Shaper Origin Page of the CV Safety Page) that must be used to prepare files for the hand-held CNC routers. Before using the hand-held CNC router, students should watch the videos provided on the safety page.
Mr. K also took the class out to the shop to look at the hand-held CNC router in action, including the jig that has been made for the use of these routers.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 2/14/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first semester project.
Students used the the period to work on their standing frame project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 2/12/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the project requirements for the 2nd Semester and complete POP's and all planning required for semester projects.
Students used the the period to work on their POP(s) for their semester projects. When finished with them, POPs should be submitted to CLASSROOM for review. When POP's are reviewed, corrected, approved, and printed, students were allowed to go to work on the Standing Frame Project in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 2/10/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the project requirements for the 2nd Semester and complete POP's and all planning required for semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the new clean-up routine in the shop.
Clean-up is going to be adjusted for the next semester. Tasks will be focused on pieces of equipment instead of areas. Students will be scored based upon their assigned equipment being completely cleaned (including the area around, behind, and under it) each day. Several students will have substitute roles so they can fill in for others who are absent on a given day. Each day, after addressing their assigned area, students are to then (and only then) grab floor brooms and sweep aisles until all debris is cleaned up. Students are to remain in the shop until the instructor gives the okay to return to the room.
2nd Semester Clean-Up Assignments. These will be rotated throughout the semester.
Students used the the period to work on their POP(s) for their semester projects. When finished with them, POPs should be submitted to CLASSROOM for review. When POP's are reviewed, corrected, approved, and printed, students were allowed to go to work on the Standing Frame Project in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 2/6/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the project requirements for the 2nd Semester and complete POP's and all planning required for semester projects.
Students completed a Daily Journal.
Students used the rest of the period to work on their POP(s) for their semester projects. When finished with them, POPs should be submitted to CLASSROOM for review.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 2/4/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the project requirements for the 2nd Semester.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students were reminded to always check with Mr. K ahead of time to insure he can be here after school or otherwise outside of class if you intend to come in and work on 1st Semester projects you received an extension on.
For this semester, students will complete a required Standing Frame for their first 100 points, and then will be responsible for coming up with at least 200 more points of advanced-woodworking-quality projects by the end of the semester. This might come in the form of one or two projects. No project less than 100 points. Additionally, students must utilize either the new Shaper Origin CNC routers, or attempt to steam-bend wood in one of their 2nd semester projects.
Students were shown images of things that can be completed with both the Shaper Origin CNC routers, as well as steam bending. Resources can be found on the CVHS Safety Page for both endeavors.
For homework, students are to go to the Steambox Page of the CVHS Safety Website and read or watch all three of the items listed under "For Students / Users". This should be completed before next period.
Standing Frame POP with Drawing.
Students will also be required to submit a project they complete this year (either semester) to the Mid-Willamette Valley Woodworkers Guild Show at the Corvallis Public Library from 4/29 - 5/3.
Students are invited to use this Standing Frame Project Article to help understand the steps listed in the above POP for the first project. This article is password protected with the same password you were previously given in class.
Students will not be allowed to start work in the shop this semester until a POP(s) for their other 200 points worth of projects are submitted. Students are to use this POP Template when generating their POP(s). You will need to make a copy of this and then add it to your drive. You will not have edit rights to this file when you first open it. All POP's are to be completed by Wednesday, 2/12. All parts of this template should be completed. When finished, students should turn it into Google Classroom (do not print it!!). Drawings are absolutely required.
Student POP's will be graded using the following POP Grading Rubric.
Students used the rest of the period to work on their POP(s) for their semester projects.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Read / Watch the three resources on the Steambox Webpage (DUE 2/6, at the beginning of class)
POP(s) for 200 points worth of projects submitted to Google Classroom (DUE 2/12)

TUESDAY, 1/28/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn about maintenance and care issues associated with woodworking equipment.
There was no Daily Journal.
Be prepared: early in the next semester, you will be required to indicate 200 points of projects you will complete for next semester. In one of them, you MUST utilize either steam bending, or the hand-held CNC routers. You are being told this now so that you can use the long weekend to think about this. By the middle of next week, not knowing what you want to do will not be an option.
Students were shown this Behavior-Employability-Clean-Up Score Cross Reference. Students will earn up to 10 points today depending upon what is observed.
Students assisted with shop maintenance tasks during the period.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 1/24/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
FRIDAY, 1/24, IS THE LAST DAY IN CLASS TO WORK ON ANY SEMESTER PROJECTS. ALL PROJECTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR STATE OF COMPLETION, ARE TO BE TURNED IN TODAY.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 1/22/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
All students had a brief conference with Mr. K to discuss the completion of semester projects. Many were given the opportunity to complete projects into next semester (Mr. K will go back and change 1st Semester grades if students complete the projects by the deadline they establish for themselves). Others were given a contract that will modify the credit they earn in the class. WARNING: Mr. K will only honor what was agreed upon on these contracts with the hard copy of the contract is returned with all necessary signatures BEFORE the end of THIS SEMESTER. There will be no exceptions.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 1/17/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 1/15/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 1/13/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 1/9/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students checked their personal timelines with the instructor to insure they are on schedule for finishing semester projects. If okay, the timeline was initialed by the instructor. If not, changes were made to the timeline.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 1/7/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will plan out their remaining days for this semester.
Students completed their daily journals. There are only eight class periods remaining in this semester, and only seven of those will be work days to get projects done. The journals today are intended to help students map out a path for getting their projects done. Journal tasks should reference POP steps when possible. Milestones and things to be completed by the end of each day must be concrete and specific. These journals were printed and collected by Mr. K. Each day, students will review their progress with Mr. K at the start of the class. As needed, students will also indicate on their timeline what they will do to catch back up.
ANNOUNCEMENT: It was suggested that students check their online grades. Two scores were entered prior to winter break -- one for clean-up participation, and one for participation in general (based on unexcused absences and tardies). Students were reminded that the course syllabus lists both things as items that contribute to a student's overall class grade.
Students worked on their projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal Entry on Classroom (DUE TODAY)
Daily Journal Semester Timeline Hard Copy (DUE TODAY, handed to Mr. K)

THURSDAY, 12/19/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
There was no journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 12/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a daily journal associated with the use of the new Festool Domino Joiner as well as the new Festool dust extractors.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 12/13/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to employ the Festool DF500 Domino Joiner in their projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
There was no journal today. Instead, Mr. K demonstrated the use of the new Festool Domino Joiner as well as the new Festool dust extractors.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 12/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 12/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the chemical nature of epoxy.
Students completed a journal today.
As homework, students are asked to read this Science Behind Epoxies Article, and answer the questions linked at right. The password for this article is the standard password for the class that has been used previously. The questions are to be turned in to Classroom. If the questions aren't completed by the beginning of next class, students will have to complete them as part of their daily journal (and therefore lose shop time).
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)
Science Behind Epoxies Article Questions (DUE 12/11, turn in to Classroom)

THURSDAY, 12/5/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 12/3/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 11/26/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 11/22/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
There was no daily journal today.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 11/20/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a daily journal while / after watching this video on using a block plane.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 11/18/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a daily journal while / after watching this video on using a chisel to square-out a rounded rabbeted corner.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 11/14/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
There was no daily journal today -- thanks for the help in picking up the sawdust on Tuesday.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 11/12/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 11/7/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize hand planes, and will learn how to sharpen them and maintain them with the Tormek sharpening system.
OBJECTIVE: Students will work on semester projects.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 11/5/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize hand planes, and will learn how to sharpen them and maintain them with the Tormek sharpening system.
There was no daily journal today.
Chisel and hand plane sharpening was demonstrated. All sharpening will be completed using the Tormek. Demonstrations were performed using both a sharp chisel as well as a sharp plane. Before students are allowed to use the chisels and hand planes, they must complete this Hand Plane & Chisel Proficiency Checklist to show that they can both sharpen the tools as well as assemble a block plane properly.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete the Hand Plane & Chisel Proficiency Checklist with Mr. K (DUE 11/26)

WEDNESDAY, 10/30/19 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their semester projects.
There was no daily journal today (due to the shortened period).
Students work on their semester projects in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 10/29/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on either their Angled Box Project or their Mallet project.
Students completed a daily journal.
For the Mallet Project, students should look at the assignment again in order to insure they don't forget these details:

The tenon of the handle should have a wedge installed (students were shown the school's wedge jig that can be employed on the green band saw).
The wedge gets glued into the tenon.
The kerf made in the tenon for the wedge should be terminated with a 3/8" diameter hole.
Additionally, for added security, the mortise in the head would be slightly tapered to allow the tenon to spread a little bit when the wedge is installed.

Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 10/25/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first project: the Angled Box Project, or their Mallet project.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

WEDNESDAY, 10/23/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first project: the Angled Box Project, or their Mallet project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to use the Tormek T-8 sharpener to sharpen chisels and plane blades.
There was no Daily Journal.
Students completed the Tormek Sharpening quiz. Students could utilize one page of hand-written notes for the quiz. Nothing can be photocopied on this page .
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

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MONDAY, 10/21/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first project: the Angled Box Project, or their Mallet project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to use the Tormek T-8 sharpener to sharpen chisels and plane blades.
There was no Daily Journal.
Mr. K showed students how to use the Tormek T-8 system to sharpen chisels and plane blades. Students will be given a quiz on this system next period, so students were encouraged to pay attention, ask questions, and take notes. Students will be allowed to use one page of hand-written notes during the quiz. The manual and additional information for the Tormek T-8 is located on the safety page (under the "Maintenance Equipment and Tools" subpage / heading). Look specifically at the SE-77 Square Edge Jig Instructions posted there -- this document, and Mr. K's presentation, will be the focus of the quiz. The Intro Video on the safety page is also a great review for the quiz.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 10/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create mortise and tenon joints.
Students completed a daily journal. For the journal today, students were to start (or continue) to work on their Mallet POP for the first 20 minutes of class.
REMINDER: The Mallet POP is due on 10/25.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 10/15/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create mortise and tenon joints.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 10/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create mortise and tenon joints.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

WEDNESDAY, 10/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create mortise and tenon joints.
Students completed a measurement pretest for their daily journal.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 10/7/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create mortise and tenon joints.
Comparisions of the common finishes used at CV was discussed at the start of class. Wood Finish Comparision Notes.
To give students practice with a new joinery technique (the mortise and tenon), students will be completing a wedged-tenon mallet project.
Mallet Project POP Assignment
Mallet Article -- "A Mallet Is A Must Have". The first three pages comprise the article. The last two pages have been taken from a second article and demonstrate possible ways to design a mallet.
In preparing their POP's for their own project, students were instructed to use this POP Template. You will need to make a copy of this and then add it to your drive. You will not have edit rights to this file.
Notes on Calculating Board Feet (you may need to refer to this to complete your POP).
Students will be allowed to utilize the good chisels and planes as soon as students demonstrate sharpening proficiency via a test. Instruction on plane and chisel sharpening will occur next week.
Students worked on either their Angled Box Project or their mallet.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Read the Mallet Article -- "A Mallet Is A Must Have" (DUE 10/9)
Mallet Project POP Assignment (DUE 10/25)

THURSDAY, 10/3/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 10/1/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
Students completed their Scraper Proficiency Test with Mr. K. The sooner you get checked off, the sooner you can use it.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 9/27/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
Students were encouraged to complete their Scraper Proficiency Test with Mr. K ASAP. The sooner you get checked off, the sooner you can use it.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 9/25/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 9/23/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand what a card scraper is for and will understand how to sharpen the card scraper as needed.
Students were encouraged to complete their Scraper Proficiency Test with Mr. K ASAP. The sooner you get checked off, the sooner you can use it.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 9/19/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand what a card scraper is for and will understand how to sharpen the card scraper as needed.
The new Project Grade Sheet was reviewed so students have an understanding of what types of things they will be assessed on for projects completed in this class.
Students were shown the use of a card scraper in preparing the surface of wood for finish. Card scrapers can also be used to remove glue and other materials left on the surface of used wood.
As follow-up homework, students were asked to read this article: Mastering the Card Scraper. This article is password protected. The password was given to students in class. All articles in this class will utilize this same password. Students are to respond to these Mastering the Card Scraper Questions on a Google Doc and submit it on Google Classroom prior to the start of class next period. This article can also be used to respond to all of the items on the Card Scraper Proficiency Quiz.
This video, while not mandatory, is a good visual of how a card scraper is sharpened: The Woodwhisperer: How to Sharpen a Card Scraper.
This Fine Woodworking Video by Brian Boggs -- Using a Card Scraper -- illustrates the use of a card scraper.
Students worked on their first project: The Angled Box Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mastering the Card Scraper Questions -- to be turned in to Google Classroom (DUE 9/23, by the beginning of class)
Complete the Card Scraper Proficiency Quiz -- must be completed before being allowed to use a card scraper in class (DUE 10/1)

TUESDAY, 9/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will start work on their first project: the Angled Box Project.
Each day, students should come to class, get their Chromebooks, and go to classroom to complete a journal entry via Google Classroom. Periodically, these will be graded for completeness and the proper use of writing conventions (just like you would use in Language Arts class!!).
Today's journal question referred to shop clean-up tasks (posted below). In general, during clean-up, students are expected to first complete their tasks as soon as possible (floor brooms cannot sweep before hand brooms are finished brushing off equipment and tables). When finished with their own task, students are to assist someone else. Everyone stays working the entire time until Mr. K indicates clean-up is finished at the end of the period. Students receive points each day based on whether their assigned area is cleaned, and whether they stayed busy the entire time during clean-up.
2nd Period Woodworking 2+ Shop Clean Up Assignments.
Students were shown their first project: The Angled Box Project. A hard copy was given to each student. Student are to have either Mr. K or Mr. Stockwell initial each step as steps are completed.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal Entry (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 9/13/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will review the safety procedures for the chop saw, jointer, planer, and table saw.
Demonstrations using the table saw were completed.
Students completed the safety test for the table saw.
The router table, and hand-held routers were discussed.
The router safety test was completed.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 9/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will review the safety procedures for the chop saw, jointer, planer, and table saw.
Students completed the safety tests on the jointer and planer.
Demonstrations using the table saw were started.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 9/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will review the safety procedures for the chop saw, jointer, planer, and table saw.
Demonstrations using the chop saw, jointer, and planer were performed.
Students completed the chop saw safety test.
Silent Power Cutter Head Video on the Dual 51.
Overview Video of Dual 51.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Review the Table Saw Safety Guidelines and watch the posted videos on the Table Saw Safety Page. (DUE 9/14)

THURSDAY, 9/5/19

Students were given a brief introduction to the class.
Students with safety glasses from previous classes or at home were asked to bring them with them next period.
Students then logged into one of the new Chromebook laptops and followed these Setting Up Computer and Device Access Instructions to create an account upon the Chromebook and sign up for Google Classroom.
Students completed the Initial Class Survey.
What do you want to make in this class? If you could make anything out of wood, what would it be? Students utilized the class Chromebooks to find online pictures of things made out of wood that they would like to build themselves. Students were to paste two pictures into a Google Document. Below each picture, students were to indicate, using text, why they wished to make each item, and how long they thought it might take to make each item.
Time permitting, general shop safety guidelines were discussed. When finished, students went out to the shop and started to learn about, and were shown demonstrations using, the school's band saws, drill presses, floor sanders, and scroll saws.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete this Initial Class Survey. (DUE 9/5)
Read the Class Syllabus and Contract, have your parents read it, print off the last page, take a picture of this contract signed by both you and your parent, edit the picture as needed so that it is upright, rotated properly, and legible, and submit it via Google Classroom). (DUE 9/9)
Bring safety glasses to class if you have them from last year. (DUE 9/9)

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