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LATHE QUEUE
LATHE QUEUE
THURSDAY 6/12/25
THURSDAY 6/12/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn some aspects of shop maintenance.
Students were given semester-end clean-up tasks associated with shop cleaning and maintenance so that it is ready to use next semester. Students will receive a score for their work. A good portion of this score will be based on whether or not the student stays busy the entire period.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 6/10/25
TUESDAY 6/10/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 6/9 (ALL)
MONDAY 6/9 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
REMINDER: All work to be graded must be turned in, complete with a grade sheet, by the end of the school day on 6/11. 6/12 and 6/13 will be spent completing shop maintenance and cleaning.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 6/5/25
THURSDAY 6/5/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 6/3/25
TUESDAY 6/3/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 6/2 (ALL)
MONDAY 6/2 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 5/29/25
THURSDAY 5/29/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 5/27/25
TUESDAY 5/27/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
REMINDER: All work to be graded must be turned in, complete with a grade sheet, by the end of the school day on 6/11. 6/12 and 6/13 will be spent completing shop maintenance and cleaning.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 5/22/25
THURSDAY 5/22/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 5/20/25
TUESDAY 5/20/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on their remaining projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 5/19/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 5/19/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 5/15/25
THURSDAY 5/15/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 5/13/25
TUESDAY 5/13/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 5/12/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 5/12/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please look at Canvas at Mr. K's comments for the assignment entitled "Semester Commpletion Expections". What is listed here is what you are expected to get completed before the end of the semester. All work must be submitted by the end of the school day on Wednesday, June 11th. The final two days of the semester will be spent cleaning and performing maintenance in the shop.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 5/8/25
THURSDAY 5/8/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 5/6/25
TUESDAY 5/6/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 5/5/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 5/5/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 5/1/25
THURSDAY 5/1/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 4/29/25
TUESDAY 4/29/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 4/28/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 4/28/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
REMINDER: Be sure to turn in the MWWG Exhibition Assignment today.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 4/24/25
THURSDAY 4/24/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
If you have talked with Mr. K and cannot complete the MWWG Exhibition Assignment over these four days, you are to do the assignment with the following modifications. (DUE: 4/30)
Insert a picture of a completed project by a CV woodworker. The project must have been made this year, and must have been made from someone other than a person from your class period.
No changes.
Insert a picture of a piece of quality woodworking that resides in a public place. It must be more than a mere chair, bookshelf, table, etc.... You must go and find something that is a piece of art as well as having a function.
No changes.
Insert a picture of you and your piece in the public space. Indicate the public space.
No changes.
TUESDAY 4/22/25
TUESDAY 4/22/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 4/21/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 4/21/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
REMINDER: The MWWG Exhibition Assignment is mandatory. To be given an alterative assignment (and avoid a score of zero), you must come and talk to Mr. K before the event and explain to him why you cannot visit it on any of the four days.
REMINDER: Projects for the MWWG show need to be in the classroom by the end of the day tomorrow (4/22).
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 4/15/25
TUESDAY 4/15/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 4/14/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 4/14/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
REMINDER: The MWWG Exhibition Assignment is mandatory. To be given an alterative assignment (and avoid a score of zero), you must come and talk to Mr. K before the event and explain to him why you cannot visit it on any of the four days.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
MWWG Exhibition Assignment (DUE 4/28, at the beginning of class)
THURSDAY 4/10/25
THURSDAY 4/10/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 4/8/25
TUESDAY 4/8/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 4/7/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 4/7/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Work on your 2nd personal project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Complete the MWWG Show Survey (linked to the left) (DUE: TODAY)
THURSDAY 4/3/25
THURSDAY 4/3/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Personal Project POP's are due Monday at the beginning of class.
Students worked on semester projects and assignments.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 4/1/25
TUESDAY 4/1/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on semester projects and assignments.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 3/31/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 3/31/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
The Mid-Willamette Valley Woodworkers Guild is holding an exhibition of guild member work at the Corvallis Public Library from 4/24 through 4/27. This is open to the public. All advanced woodworking students will be submitting two pieces they have made to the show. Anyone in Woodworking 1 is required to submit one piece to the show. Items MUST be in the classroom by the afternoon of 4/22. For your journal, respond to this survey: Corvallis Public Library MWWG Show Information.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
Identify, select, and write a POP for a next project you would like to do. Follow the instructions posted on the 3/3 & 3/5 calendar entry.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Complete the MWWG Show Survey (linked to the left) (DUE: TODAY)
THURSDAY 3/20/25
THURSDAY 3/20/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on semester projects and assignments.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 3/18/25
TUESDAY 3/18/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on semester projects and assignments.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 3/17/25 (ALL)
MONDAY 3/17/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
After your forest service sign and your 1st personal project are completed, students will need to identify, select, and write a POP for a final project you would like to do. Today was spent starting this process.
Use the POP Template linked to the top of this page when completing your POP. This POP Grading Rubric will be used to grade this assignment. (However, you will not be held accountable to determining the required board feet of wood for your project until we cover this in your class). Be sure to follow all instructions on the POP Template.
It is suggested that students access the Woodworking Project Examples Website (you must be logged into your school Google Account to access this website) to generate project ideas for this next semester. While this website categorizes projects by point value, the teacher and student will work together to determine the number of points to be awarded. Generally, all 100-point projects can be made more complex, while aspects of larger projects on this website can be simplified.
Generally speaking, a 100-point project should require approximately 12 class periods to complete. This should be your target for a project you select.
Students must first get all project ideas approved by the instructor before starting a POP. The best place to start after getting approval is with a drawing. YES -- YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN DRAWING EVEN IF YOU ARE WORKING OFF OF ONE YOU FOUND ELSEWHERE. At least a sketch will be necessary for Mr. K to be able to ascertain an appropriate point value.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
2nd Personal Project POP ( use the provided POP template, and it should include a drawing made to the class standards previously taught in the class) (DUE: 4/7, at the beginning of class)
THURSDAY 3/13/25
THURSDAY 3/13/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on your personal project from first semester.
Identify, select, and write a POP for a next project you would like to do. Follow the instructions posted on the 3/3 & 3/5 calendar entry.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 3/11/25
TUESDAY 3/11/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on your personal project from first semester.
Identify, select, and write a POP for a next project you would like to do. Follow the instructions posted on the 3/3 & 3/5 calendar entry.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 3/6/25
THURSDAY 3/6/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on your personal project from first semester.
Identify, select, and write a POP for a next project you would like to do. Follow the instructions posted on the 3/3 & 3/5 calendar entry.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 3/4/25 (ALL)
TUESDAY 3/4/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Complete Step #4 on the sign project.
Prepare your wood for the sign project (Steps #6-10 on the POP).
Complete Step #5 on the sign project.
When it is possible to move forward on the sign project (the CNC is open and available, the laser engraver is available, etc...), students should work to finish their sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 3/3/25
MONDAY 3/3/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: A CNC queue has been added and linked to the top of this calendar page. Students will complete their signs in the order listed. Students are to work in pairs when using the Forest Scientific CNC's. One person doing their sign, the next helping them. When the first person is done, the second person will work with and teach the third person on the list how to operate the CNC. The third person will help the second person do their sign. This pattern will continue, with students teaching students how to operate this equipment. Work will proceed in this fashion until everyone is finished with their signs. PART OF YOUR SCORE FOR YOUR SIGN WILL BE HOW INDEPENDENT YOU ARE WHEN USING THE CNC, AND HOW EFFECTIVE YOU ARE IN TEACHING OTHERS HOW TO USE THE CNC.
After you have finished milling your sign, cross your name off the paper copy of the queue in the CNC room so we know who is next on the list.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Move forward on your sign project.
Continue work on your personal project from first semester.
Identify, select, and write a POP for a next project you would like to do.
Use the POP Template linked to the top of this page when completing your POP. This POP Grading Rubric will be used to grade this assignment. (However, you will not be held accountable to determining the required board feet of wood for your project until we cover this in your class). Be sure to follow all instructions on the POP Template.
It is suggested that students access the Woodworking Project Examples Website (you must be logged into your school Google Account to access this website) to generate project ideas for this next semester. While this website categorizes projects by point value, the teacher and student will work together to determine the number of points to be awarded. Generally, all 100-point projects can be made more complex, while aspects of larger projects on this website can be simplified.
Generally speaking, a 100-point project should require approximately 12 class periods to complete. This should be your target for a project you select.
Students must first get all project ideas approved by the instructor before starting a POP. The best place to start after getting approval is with a drawing. YES -- YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN DRAWING EVEN IF YOU ARE WORKING OFF OF ONE YOU FOUND ELSEWHERE. At least a sketch will be necessary for Mr. K to be able to ascertain an appropriate point value.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 2/27/25
THURSDAY 2/27/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Complete Step #4 on the sign project.
Prepare your wood for the sign project (Steps #6-10 on the POP).
Complete Step #5 on the sign project.
When it is possible to move forward on the sign project (the CNC is open and available, the laser engraver is available, etc...), students should work to finish their sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY 2/25/25
TUESDAY 2/25/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: All students have been assigned a new clean-up task. These assignments are linked to the top of this class calendar webpage. Students will earn a point each day for first cleaning their assigned area, and then working to clean other areas until instructors indicate clean-up is finished for the day. Students will not earn their point when they clean up their assigned area and then fail to clean other areas (for example, returning to the room, visiting with others, etc...). Your instructor will inspect all areas after class. Students whose areas are not FULLY cleaned will not earn the clean-up point for the day. STUDENTS WERE ASKED TO DETERMINE THEIR NEW CLEAN-UP TASK.
Students worked on the following things in this order of priority:
Complete Step #4 on the sign project.
Prepare your wood for the sign project (Steps #6-10 on the POP).
Complete Step #5 on the sign project.
When it is possible to move forward on the sign project (the CNC is open and available, the laser engraver is available, etc...), students should work to finish their sign project.
Continue work on projects from first semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY 2/24/25
MONDAY 2/24/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students were shown how to both verify their toolpaths, and then how to generate the Gcode that will be used to run the CNC routers out in the shop.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
GCode files generated and verified (Step #5) (DUE: 2/24) Requirements and suggestions:
To get this checked off, Mr. K must come to your computer and watch the verification video that cuts properly.
THURSDAY 2/20/25
THURSDAY 2/20/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no journal today. Instead, students completed this short Career Goal Survey. This is mandatory, not optional.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON SIGNS: If your sign is 9" or taller, the top hole should be a slot that is 3/8" wide, and 1/2" long. It should be positioned so that the center of the curve of the top of the slot is 1" from the edge of the sign which will leave 11/16" of wood between the slot and the edge of the wood.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON SIGNS: If laser engraving text -- please add a black stroke of .02" to all text (not arrows, just text and numbers). This will require you to resize the text slightly, and reposition your lettering. This also might cause your overall sign size to be modified slightly.
Students were walked through the process of creating toolpaths using Mastercam. Much of what was discussed can be found in these Contour and Pocket Toolpaths Using Mastercam.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Solidworks File of Trail Sign with Tool Paths (Step #4) (DUE: 2/24) Requirements and suggestions:
To cut out your sign perimeter, use a contour toolpath, 1/4" flat end mill, and utilize tabs. The depth of cut will depend upon the thickness of your wood. Use depth cuts (.25"). And you will need to use tabs -- use four tabs 1" long, .2" high, and use a 45-degree angle.
You will need to try both left and right compensation to determine which option results in the cut being made on the outside of your design. One will cut the sign to the correct size, one will make it too small.
You will use the same tool to make the mounting holes, but you will use a pocket tool path instead of a contour.
For the lettering, use a pocket tool path, a 1/8" ball end mill, depth cuts (.06"), and cut to an overall depth of .140". You can try selecting your entire text sketch to define the pocket, but don't be surprised if you need to make a separate pocket tool path for each and every letter. Sometimes that happens.
TUESDAY 2/18/25
TUESDAY 2/18/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Cutting on one of the large CNC's was demonstrated. Numerous details associated with using the CNC's were discussed. What was discussed can be found in these Instructions for Using the Forest Scientific 4x2 and 4x8 CNC Routers.
After the demonstration, these General Notes Regarding CNC Routing at CVHS were discussed.
Time permitting, instruction was started in creating tool paths using Mastercam.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY, 2/11/25
TUESDAY, 2/11/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students finished their Solidworks files for their trail signs. When finished, Mr. K checked off students work. Then students went to the shop to obtain wood for their sign.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY, 2/10/25 (ALL)
MONDAY, 2/10/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students finished their Solidworks files for their trail signs.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY 2/6/25
THURSDAY 2/6/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students were walked through how to set up their files in Solidworks. If absent, you need to come to the instructor ASAP to arrange for a time to get caught up.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Solidworks File of Trail Sign (Step #3) (DUE: 2/13) Requirements and suggestions:
Draw your first sketch on the top plane. Your origin should be in the lower right corner, and it must be on the TOP of the solid you create. So when you extrude, extrude DOWN.
Extrude that first sketch.
Keep sketches simple.
Have a separate sketch for text. Use centerlines/construction lines in a sketch to place text in the correct places.
Extrude cut your text into your solid to a depth of .14".
The very last thing you should do is to round the corners of your signs and/or make each corner different.
Be sure to save your file to your Google Drive as well as submitting it to Canvas.
TUESDAY 2/4/25
TUESDAY 2/4/25
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Students were given time to work on their Illustrator files and to get them checked off as needed.
Students finishing their Illustrator files were allowed to continue work on projects from last semester.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY, 2/3/25 (ALL)
MONDAY, 2/3/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize shop equipment to expand their woodworking skills.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use the Forest Scientific CNC routers.
Woods 2 and Carpentry were briefly discussed as they relate to forecasting for next year.
DAILY JOURNAL: There will be no daily journal until we make substantial progress on the next project.
The Forest Service Trail Sign Project was introduced (see the link to the project website at the top of this calendar page).
Students were given a hardcopy of the checklist that will be used for this project. If gone today, a checklist is linked to the project website and can be printed there. DO NOT LOSE THIS CHECKLIST. IT WILL BE A PORTION OF YOUR GRADE FOR THIS PROJECT.
Students worked on the Illustrator files for their signs.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Illustrator File of Trail Sign (Step #2) (DUE: 2/7) Requirements and suggestions:
Use your grid and rulers in Illustrator to make sure text is sized and placed properly.
Text size set in property window does not necessarily result in the correct size letters on the sign. Check with the grid in Illustrator.
The artboard should be the size of your sign. Rounded corners or randomized corners do not need to be shown in your Illustrator file.
Lay out your text. Then, to determine the size of your sign if it isn't already specified, make sure there are 2" of sign between the text and the edge of the sign on all edges.
Use the Sign Layout Guidelines document linked on the project page when laying out your sign.
Your design should be very similar to the image on the reference sheet listed for your sign on the master spreadsheet.
Be sure you save your file to your Google Drive as well as submitting it to Canvas.
SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS
SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS
TUESDAY, 1/28/25
TUESDAY, 1/28/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students were given semester-end clean-up tasks associated with shop cleaning and maintenance so that it is ready to use next semester. Students will receive a score for their work. A good portion of this score will be based on whether or not the student stays busy the entire period.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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MONDAY, 1/27/25 (ALL)
MONDAY, 1/27/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
ALL PROJECT WORK MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE FRONT OF THE ROOM BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY OR IT WILL BE COUNTED AS LATE.
THURSDAY, 1/23/25
THURSDAY, 1/23/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. K will be at the school from 9 AM until Noon on Saturday, 1/25, for students to use the shop and other work spaces. Come in through the back gate and back shop door.
REMINDER: All project work to be graded must be turned in at the front of the room by the end of the day on Monday or it will be counted as late (if graded at all).
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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TUESDAY, 1/21/25
TUESDAY, 1/21/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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THURSDAY, 1/16/25
THURSDAY, 1/16/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
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TUESDAY, 1/14/25
TUESDAY, 1/14/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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MONDAY, 1/13/25 (ALL)
MONDAY, 1/13/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students were asked to look at the Woodworking Project Examples Website (you must be logged into your school Google Account to access this website) to generate project ideas for this next semester. While this website categorizes projects by point value, the teacher and student will work together to determine the number of points to be awarded. Generally, all 100-point projects can be made more complex, while aspects of larger projects on this website can be simplified.
Generally speaking, a 100-point project should require approximately 12 class periods to complete.
Students must first get all project ideas approved by the instructor before starting a POP using this POP template. The best place to start after getting approval is with a drawing. YES -- YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN DRAWING EVEN IF YOU ARE WORKING OFF OF ONE YOU FOUND ELSEWHERE. At least a sketch will be necessary for Mr. K to be able to ascertain an appropriate point value.
Students worked on project ideas for the period.
When trying to think about incorporating new tools and techniques into your projects, consider these resources:
Using chisels and the Tormek sharpening system.
Using hand planes (extensively), sharpening them as needed, and setting them up to cut properly.
The steps and procedures Mr. K discussed earlier this year are summarized here: Steps for Sharpening Hand Plane Blades and Chisels.
The Tormek jig to use when sharpening hand planes and chisels: SE-77 Square Edge Jig Instructions.
CVHS Veritas Plane Safety Page (use the instruction manuals to guide you with proper plane set-up.)
Incorporating hand-made dovetail joints in a project. Using a chisel and hand saw, make a simple dove tailed joint having at least two tails and three pins. It is strongly recommended that you watching this video (despite its length) and guiding your work by it. You DO NOT need to join two pieces of different thicknesses.
How to Cut a Dovetail Joint by Hand -- by Matt Estlea.
Using the Shaper Origin for either an inlay, or to create something using joinery produced by the Shaper (like a box joint).
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
POP for Personal Project #1 (DUE 1/21/25 by the start of class) You must use the provided template linked to the left.
THURSDAY, 1/9/25
THURSDAY, 1/9/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
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TUESDAY, 1/7/25
TUESDAY, 1/7/25
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K checked in with each student on their progress according to their timeline. After this, students worked in the shop on their projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
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MONDAY, 1/6/25 (ALL)
MONDAY, 1/6/25 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: For the rest of the semester (through 1/29) there will be no journal entry required. Instead, students will be checking in with the teacher at the beginning of each period to discuss their end-of-the-semester timeline (see below).
ANNOUNCEMENT: All project work for 1st Semester is due at the end of the day on Monday, 1/27.
Students were asked to look at Mr. K's comments on the Projects to Finish 1st Semester assignment on Canvas to see what he is expecting the student to complete by the end of the semester.
- End of Semester Timeline
Complete this Timeline Template (you will be given a score for doing this):
Select MAKE A COPY from the FILE menu in order to edit it.
Fill in the second column only, indicating which project and what Step # you intend to have finished by the END of each day. BY THE WAY, MONDAY 1/13 WILL NOT BE A WORK DAY. SHOW THIS ON YOUR TIMELINE.
BEFORE printing it, have Mr. K check and approve it.
Print a hardcopy and turn it into the INBOX. Mr. K will keep these.
When the hardcopy of the Timeline/Contract has been turned in to Mr. K, students were allowed to go to the shop to continue to work on their projects.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Turn in a hardcopy of your filled-out timeline (DUE 1/6/24)
THURSDAY, 12/19/24
THURSDAY, 12/19/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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TUESDAY, 12/17/24
TUESDAY, 12/17/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
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MONDAY, 12/16/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 12/16/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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Fixing Common Woodworking Mistakes Video Assignment (DUE: 12/19 by the beginning of class)
THURSDAY, 12/12/24
THURSDAY, 12/12/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: After watching this How to Get Wispy Shavings When Using a Cabinet Scraper (by Matt Estlea), answer these questions:
What is he trying to accomplish with the edges of the card scraper when using the sharpening stone?
How does he position the card scraper when drawing the hook on each edge, and when he turns the hook on each edge.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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TUESDAY, 12/10/24
TUESDAY, 12/10/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Brian Skaar with the Willamette Valley Woodturners will be here on Wednesday, 12/11, during advisor (which is scheduled to be an Academic Seminar) to demonstrate some turning on one of our wood lathes. Mr. K is asking students to first check in with your advisor, and then come to the shop as quickly as possible. I will be sending out an email to the staff indicating that this is okay.
DAILY JOURNAL: After watching this What to Watch Out For When Setting Up a Shoulder Plane (by Matt Estlea), answer these questions:
What happens when you over-tighten the lever cap of a Veritas shoulder plane?
The blade is slightly wider than the body of the plane. What does he do to ensure that you can get into a right-angle corner all the way (so that the blade doesn't score the perpendicular surface that is not being planed)?
Explain why Matt tells you to only work half the length of the cheek or shoulder of a tenon at a time. To do it as he demonstrates will require adjustment of the plane several times.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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MONDAY, 12/9/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 12/9/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Brian Skaar with the Willamette Valley Woodturners will be here on Wednesday, 12/11, during advisor (which is scheduled to be an Academic Seminar) to demonstrate some turning on one of our wood lathes. Mr. K is asking students to first check in with your advisor, and then come to the shop as quickly as possible. I will be sending out an email to the staff indicating that this is okay.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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THURSDAY, 12/5/24
THURSDAY, 12/5/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Mr. K discussed the assignment posted to the right. The trade fair is scheduled for Friday, 12/6. This assignment is not optional.
DAILY JOURNAL: Students watched this Deadpool Band Saw Box video as a class. Afterwards, answer the following questions in your journal:
Marc (the woodworker in the video) must saw the head into three pieces in order to get the parts that will be the drawers removed. What does he do to glue the odd-shaped head back up so that he can clamp it?
Everything about this box was cut using the bandsaw. What are two things you think Marc did ahead of time to ensure the greatest chance of success when using the bandsaw?
The deadpool band saw box was a creative idea. Think of another idea for a band saw box that would be equally creative (but you cannot use the same general idea -- for instance a head of something else where the eyes are the drawers).
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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CVHS Trade Fair Assignment (DUE: 12/9) If absent (excused) from school on 12/6, please do #2a, c, d, and e, by looking into two companies or trades in an online fashion. Indicate this is what you had to do on the document you turn in.
TUESDAY, 12/3/24
TUESDAY, 12/3/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: We don't know what we don't know. One of the key purposes of school is simply to introduce students to possibilities. In this vein, Mr. Kirsch will be hosting around 30 6th-grade students from Cheldelin (mostly girls) after school from Monday, 12/9 through Thursday, 12/12 after school from 4 PM until 6 PM during . The goal is to introduce middle school students to woodworking and hopefully get them excited about the possibility of doing woodworking in high school and beyond. All participants will be making cutting boards. Mr. K however needs some help. Would you be willing to volunteer on one or more of these days? Indicate whether you would in your journal for today. If you can and are willing to help, please come up and tell Mr. K right now in class so he can start making a list.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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MONDAY, 11/25/24
MONDAY, 11/25/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Students watched this Woodworking Project Ideas That Sell video as a class. The purpose of the video is to help you think creatively when it comes to projects that can be made woodworking. After viewing the video, think of a project that was not on the video that you could make in the shop that has a significant element of creativity in it. Mr. K will be the one to decide if something is creative enough. Do not just rush to finish this entry quickly to "get it done".
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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ASSIGNED WORK:
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THURSDAY, 11/21/24
THURSDAY, 11/21/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Students watched this Funny Things Only Woodworkers Say video as a class. For your journal, you are to refer to three examples given in the video, and describe how you especially can relate to each one because of your experiences now with Woodworking.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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TUESDAY, 11/19/24
TUESDAY, 11/19/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Students watched this video as a class: Building in a Hurry and Screwing Up. After watching this, describe two times, preferably while doing woodworking, in which being in a hurry and not having a plan in place beforehand cost you. Be specific, and indicate what you had to do to fix your mess.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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MONDAY, 11/18/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 11/18/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will appreciate hand tools in woodworking.
The focus of today is on thinking about making things by hand as opposed to utilizing all of the technologies available to us each day. Utlimately, some of the things that make modern equipment work correctly are also the secrets to making it possible to make things by hand (i.e. sharp blades, planning, etc...) This video tells the entire story of Dick Proenneke: One Man's Alaska -- Dick Proenneke (cabin building is focused from start to 6:28)
The following videos, or portions of them, were shown in class:
Alone in the Wilderness (9:33)
Proenneke Makes a Wood Spoon (from start to 3:00)
Proenneke's Log Cabin Tour (6:55-26:30)
DAILY JOURNAL: After viewing the videos, take time and respond to the following:
Do you think you would be able to do what Dick Proenneke did -- harvest trees and lumber one summer, and return to build an entire cabin by hand the next? To answer this question, forget about having to live in the Alaskan Wilderness alone. Instead, focus just on what it would take for a person to building the cabin by hand. To answer list four character traits that you feel you have (or do not have) that are needed for this task.
Consider making items of wood by hand. Create and write out one goal you have for the rest of the year that is related to crafting wood by hand. This could be making an entire project, or just using hand tools in a single project. Be specific here.
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THURSDAY, 11/14/24
THURSDAY, 11/14/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
The next project, after the Angled Box Project, will be a mortise and tenon mallet. For this project, spokeshaves will be really handy.
DAILY JOURNAL: Watch this How to Use a Spokeshave video, and then answer these questions:
What determines whether you pull or push when using a spokeshave?
From watching the video, when might you want to employ a spokeshave on a project?
Where are the spokeshaves located in the CVHS shop?
What will you use to sharpen the spokeshave blades ?
After the test, students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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Read the 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. You are STRONGLY encouraged to design your mallet as shown on the last page of this article. (DUE 11/18)
Mallet Project POP Assignment (DUE 11/25) This POP Grading Rubric will be used to grade this assignment. Be sure to follow all instructions, including using the POP Template linked to the top of this calendar page.
TUESDAY, 11/12/24
TUESDAY, 11/12/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
Students were shown the use of card scrapers. This Card Scraper Proficiency Checklist can be helpful to remember what was discussed today.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions with respect to card scrapers:
What must be on the edge of a scraper if it is to be effective?
When sharpening a scraper, there are two main steps. What are they and what does each accomplish?
Which of the two steps above should you try first, and why?
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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Read this Mastering the Card Scraper Article. The article is password protected, and the password was given in class. Then complete this Mastering the Card Scraper Article Assignment (DUE: 11/14)
THURSDAY, 11/7/24
THURSDAY, 11/7/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no entry required today.
Students took the Tormek T-8 Sharpening quiz in class today.
After the test, students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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Tormek T-8 Sharpening Quiz (Taken in class today)
TUESDAY, 11/5/24
TUESDAY, 11/5/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
Why is the Tormek system such a quick way to sharpen tools?
What two things does the grinding wheel turning in water provide?
What can you bring to the quiz next period (which will be on paper) to use as an aide, and what must be true about it?
Students are encouraged to inspect / use / ask Mr. K for clarifications about the Tormek system today in class.
Students used the period to work on their first semester project.
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MONDAY, 11/4/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 11/4/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Shop cleaning each day is being adjusted. We are returning to individual assignments rather than using the team approach. When it is time to clean-up each day, you are to thoroughly clean your assigned area and/or equipment. Brush off the equipment or table first, and use a hand broom to get around the edge of the equipment before sweeping with a floor broom. When finished with your area, find something else in the shop that needs to be cleaned and continue cleaning until Mr. K says it is okay to return to the classroom. For this journal, look at the new clean-up assignments link to the top of the calendar. Write down, in your journal, your cleanup assignments. Many people have more than one -- include all of them. For full credit, state what you are to do at each one.
Hand tools are a must if you wish to produce high quality woodworking. That said, hand tools only help you if they are sharp, and kept sharp. Chisels will be especially helpful with the mallet project. Today's focus is on the use of the Tormek T-8 sharpening system and sharpening stones to sharpen hand plane blades and chisels.
Students watched this Introductory Video for the Tormek T-8 Sharpening System.
In the shop 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 on Friday 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 and under the Sharpening Page).
Suggested materials to use in preparation for the quiz:
Notes you take during the demonstrations in class.
These SE-77 Square Edge Jig Instructions , which is also posted on the Sharpening Page on the Safety Website.
The Tormek T-8 Intro Video, which is also posted on the Sharpening Page on the Safety Website.
The steps and procedures Mr. K discussed are summarized here on Step #2: Steps for Sharpening Hand Plane Blades and Chisels and is also located on the Sharpening Page on the Safety Website. ONLY LOOK AT STEP #2 -- ignore the other steps on this sheet. We will not use a secondary bevel this year, or the water stones.
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THURSDAY, 10/31/24
THURSDAY, 10/31/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes and chisels when working on woodworking projects.
Last year in this class there was a safety score each quarter. Students began the quarter with all of the points for this score. If a student failed to follow any of the safety guidelines, points would be deducted from this score. Deductions would also occur for the improper (and likely unsafe) use of equipment, having your phone out during class, etc....).
This year Mr K is trying something a little different. Each semester, there will be two 100-point scores. One will be associated with safety and will work in a fashion similar to that described above. The other will be associated with Employability Skills. Scores will be determined using this Woodworking 2 1st Semester Proficiency List. Two hardcopies of these lists were given to every student in class today. One was for their own use and tracking. On the other, students neatly printed their name on the upper righthand corner of the Employability Skills side of the sheet, and then returned it to the instructor.
As Mr. K observes the indicated behavior during class, he will mark it down on the student's sheet. Periodically, students will be allowed to look at the copy of the sheet retained by Mr. K to be made aware of their progress and any deductions that have been incurred.
These lists serve three purposes:
They force Mr. K to focus on student safe behavior and reinforce soft skills necessary throughout life.
They encourage students and instructor alike to think about (and therefore have increase focus on) these skills and proficiencies explicitly.
They will potentially remove emphasis on the completion of large projects each semester. The student who works slower who otherwise has good scores on both proficiency lists will not be penalized at the end of the semester for failing to complete the final large project(s). In the past, incomplete projects at the end of the semester always significantly impacted a student's final grade. Now, so long as a student practices a high level of the listed employability skills, project completion is less crucial. There is no need to speed through a project, doing lower quality work, resulting in a lower quality product, just to preserve a good grade in the class. At the same time, students failing to show progress toward the listed employability skills (failing to use their time well, be cooperative, not trying, etc...) will still be held accountable for completing all projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions in your journal after reviewing the above information and listening to what Mr. K has to say:
What specific things listed on the proficiency sheet will cause point deductions on the Employability Skills side of the sheet? State these two things and the point deduction that will be incurred. Note: there are lots of other things that might cause deductions -- they just aren't listed.)
What specific thing listed on the proficiency sheet will cause point deductions on the Safety side of the proficiency sheet? State this thing and the point deduction that will be incurred. Note: there are lots of other things that might cause deductions -- they just aren't listed.)
Please be sure you do the homework assignment before Monday.
Students continued to work on their Angled Box Project.
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Chisel Basics with Matt Estlea Video Assignment (DUE 11/4, by the beginning of class)
TUESDAY, 10/29/24
TUESDAY, 10/29/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes when working on woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal.
Before continuing work on the Angled Box Project, students all went out to the shop and acquired a hand plane. Students were asked to take the blade out of the plane. Then, after checking with Mr. K, students put the plane together again, set the plane up to cut properly, and then produced thin shavings (to Mr. K's satisfaction). Once checked off, students continued to work on their Angled Box Project.
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Hand Plane Practical Test -- can set up and produce a thin shaving (DUE TODAY)
MONDAY, 10/28/24
MONDAY, 10/28/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize hand planes when working on woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
In this class this year, Mr. Kirsch is going to want you to expand your knowledge and understanding regarding the use of hand planes, chisels, and card scrapers. While these can be great tools, they will only be great tools if they are sharp. So sharpening will also be targeted in the near future.
Today, all students were asked to go out to the shop and obtain a piece of solid wood about 12 inches long. Students were asked to find wood in the off-cut cubbies that might otherwise be difficult to use. Rough wood, wood that has not been jointed and planed, is fine for this.
Students were then asked to obtain one of the good planes from the drawers in the shop, and attempt to plane wood. If adjusted properly (and assuming the plane blade is sharp -- which isn't a guarantee), students should obtain a very, very thiin shaving of wood. Either bench hooks, vices, or vices combined with bench dogs should be used to secure the wood for planing.
When (and if) a thin shaving is achieved, they are to show the shaving to Mr. K.
Be sure to watch the videos to the right as homework. You will be responsible for the content in these videos next period -- you will be putting this content to use.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Watch this How to Set Up a Hand Plane (The Correct Method) video by Matt Estlea. (DUE 10/29)
Watch this How to Plane Correctly video by Matt Estlea. (DUE 10/29)
TUESDAY, 10/22/24
TUESDAY, 10/22/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Read the Project Grade Sheet linked to the top of this calendar page. It has been modified from last year. For your journal, indicate what has changed. Be specific.
What new grading category exists that was not present last year?
What has changed about the first reflection question on the back side?
What has changed about the second reflection question on the back side?
What has changed about the third reflection question on the back side?
Students worked on the Angled Box Project.
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MONDAY, 10/21/24
MONDAY, 10/21/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no journal today so students could use the short period.
Students worked on the Angled Box Project.
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THURSDAY, 10/17/24
THURSDAY, 10/17/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: With respect to the Angled Box Project:
Describe how you are to use the spline-cutting jig on the table saw to cut openings for your splines for your angled box.
What will you do to ensure that spline locations are the same at each of the four corners?
What was Mr. K's suggestion with respect to making the splines look balanced and uniform at each corner?
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project.
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TUESDAY, 10/15/24
TUESDAY, 10/15/24
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
DAILY JOURNAL: What steps of the angled box project should the flat-ground table saw blade be used, and why?
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project.
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THURSDAY, 10/10/24
THURSDAY, 10/10/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting today, students are to place their phones within their safety glass locker at the start of the class.
DAILY JOURNAL: For your angled box project, why don't you need to take the time to cut triangles for the spline pieces? Explain fully.
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project. Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
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TUESDAY, 10/8/24
TUESDAY, 10/8/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Describe how to utilize a single piece of wood to "wrap" grain continuously around a box.
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project. Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
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MONDAY, 10/7/24
MONDAY, 10/7/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no journal today so students could use the short period.
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project. Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
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THURSDAY, 10/3/24
THURSDAY, 10/3/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students participated in a starting activity regarding the value of woodworking projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Explain three specific things that you learned today about the value of woodworking projects after today's starting activity.
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project. Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY, 10/1/24
TUESDAY, 10/1/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students were shown two videos about the brake system on the table saws and what a kick back is.
Video demonstration a kickback on the table saw. Don't even think about doing this at home . . . or anywhere else!
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions associated with the use of the table saw:
What is a clearance block and when must one be used?
Explain how the dimensions of a rectangular piece of wood determine whether the rip fence, the miter gage, or a sled is used to cut the piece of wood on the table saw.
When is it okay to cut wood on the table saw without the use of either the rip fence, a miter gage, or a sled?
When ripping wood, guiding the wood with your hand is better than using a push stick -- you have more control. That said, when MUST you use a push stick when ripping wood with the rip fence on a table saw?
When cross-cutting something that is quite long on a sled and you determine you need someone else to help support the end of the board being cut, what should that person do?
Students are to start the Angled Box Project when finished with their assigned Shop Support Project. Students were shown the special sleds used for this project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Angled Box Project. (DUE: TBA)
MONDAY, 9/30/24
MONDAY, 9/30/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY, 9/26/24
THURSDAY, 9/26/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
Students were made aware of the Fresh Wood 2025 Competition. Students were asked to look at this competition and decide if they have interest in pursuing this for this year.
DAILY JOURNAL: Are you interested in participating in the Fresh Wood 2025 competition? Indicate in your journal whether you are or not. If you are, come talk to Mr. K as well.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY, 9/24/24
TUESDAY, 9/24/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Describe how to avoid a kickback when using the chop saw.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY, 9/23/24
MONDAY, 9/23/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY, 9/19/24
THURSDAY, 9/19/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Explain what you should do if you cut something to short or too small for one of your projects this year.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY, 9/17/24 (ALL)
TUESDAY, 9/17/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students developed their woodworking skills by working on semester projects.
SHOP CLEAN-UP: Starting today, students have been assigned specific clean-up areas. Each area of a shop has a designated student leader. The leader ensures their assigned area of the shop gets cleaned completely. During clean-up at the end of each period, 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 they stayed busy the entire time during clean-up. Leaders receive points if there assigned area is thoroughly cleaned. Leaders should clean, but they also must make sure everything in their area gets cleaned as well before the end of the period. Leaders will be rotated. Everyone will serve as a leader at some point.
DAILY JOURNAL: Find your clean-up tasks (linked at the top of this calendar page so it is always easy to find). Write out your complete clean-up task(s). Do not just write "band saws".
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
MONDAY, 9/16/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 9/16/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review safety procedures within the shop.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today so students could utilize the short period.
Students continued to work on their assigned Shop Support Project.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
THURSDAY, 9/12/24 (ALL)
THURSDAY, 9/12/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review safety procedures within the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete projects to support their work in the shop over the course of the year.
SAFETY SCORE: Students will receive a safety score approximately once a quarter. Students begin with a full score. While working in the shop over the course of the quarter, points are deducted from this score each time the student is observed using a machine improperly or otherwise not complying with safety rules and procedures. Score deductions depend upon the severity of the infraction. Minor errors will not incur a deduction. So . . . best practice this year when you are out in the shop? When in doubt about something, ASK!
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today. Instead, students received instruction on how to attach the sled runners to the table saw sleds students are making.
Students continued to work on safety testing.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
n/a
TUESDAY, 9/10/24 (ALL)
TUESDAY, 9/10/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review safety procedures within the shop.
DAILY JOURNAL: How should table saw sleds be lifted and carried?
The first project this year will be something you complete to support your use of the shop (i.e. a n ew table saw sled, a jig of some kind, replacement of vice pads, etc....). The assignment to the right will list what your task is, and supporting documents are linked below.
Students continued to work on safety testing.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Shop Support Project (DUE: TBA)
MONDAY, 9/9/24 (ALL)
MONDAY, 9/9/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review safety procedures within the shop.
DAILY JOURNAL: List the names of all students in your class. Indicate those students who you do not really know.
Students continued to work on safety testing.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Router Safety Test (DUE 9/16)
Chop Saw Safety Test (DUE 9/16)
Jointer Safety Test (DUE 9/16)
Planer Safety Test (DUE 9/16)
Table Saw Safety Test (DUE 9/16)
THURSDAY, 9/5/24
THURSDAY, 9/5/24
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to access the class website, the Canvas class, complete the initial class survey, and access the class syllabus and contract.
DAILY ROUTINE: Starting today, the daily routine to start each class should look like this:
Go to your locker.
Remove your safety glasses.
Place your phone and ear buds into your locker.
Open your Woodworking Daily Journal document and add a heading with today's date below previous entries.
Navigate to this web page. Under DAILY JOURNAL, complete what is requested of you, adding it to your single document that is your Woodworking Daily Journal.
When finished, submit your revised document to the Canvas assignment (yes, you resubmit each day of class).
Eventually at this point you can then proceed to the shop to work on projects unless Mr. K indicates otherwise.
You will keep adding to your journal each day. Doing this will allow Mr. K to get the class started and take attendance while you are learning/reviewing/completing something that is needed.
If you are absent from class, you must still complete your daily journal.
Journal grading will be unannounced -- meaning, grading will occur on whatever is (or isn't) submitted to Canvas. Why? Because journals should be maintained and kept up-to-date. Missing entries will receive a zero for that journal assessment.
Journal entries MUST be correct when there are correct responses to be made. Therefore, do what it takes to make sure you know what correct responses should be. At other times, entries will be graded on the quality of responses. The journal is your instructor's way of ensuring that everyone knows and understands key pieces of information. If you are ever unsure, ask for help!
DAILY JOURNAL: Students were directed to open up a blank Google Doc, and then save it as their Woodworking Daily Journal. For today's entry, answer the following questions regarding the course syllabus:
How much is an assignment penalized if turned in late?
What must you do to request an extension on an assignment?
If you wish to replace a score on something, what must you do?
To be considered for rounding of your final grade at the end of the semester, what must be true?
Students continued to work on safety testing.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Complete the Band Saw Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/10) If absent today, first watch the Band Saw Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Complete the Scroll Saw Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/10) If absent today, first watch the Scroll Saw Safety video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Complete the Stationary Sander Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/10) If absent today, first watch the Stationary Sander Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Complete the Drill Press Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/10) If absent today, first watch the Drill Press Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
WEDNESDAY, 9/4/24 (ALL)
WEDNESDAY, 9/4/24 (ALL)
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to access the class website, the Canvas class, complete the initial class survey, and access the class syllabus and contract.
OBJECTIVE: Students will review safety procedures within the shop.
Students completed the Initial Class Survey.
Students were given a brief introduction to the class.
Students were assigned a pair of safety glasses and a locker to place them within.
Students need to complete all of the safety testing again. Students were allowed to begin this process. In general, it is recommended that students go and watch the video on the CV Safety Page for the piece of equipment, complete the online safety test for that equipment on Canvas, and then complete and submit test corrections as necessary. For full test correction points, responses must be stand-alone -- complete and with context -- and must address the central concept(s) of the question missed.
ASSIGNED WORK:
ASSIGNED WORK:
Complete this Initial Class Survey. (DUE 9/4, done in class)
Read (and have your parents read) this Class Syllabus and Contract. Print the last page. Sign this contract as required. Take a picture of this contract. Submit this picture on Canvas. If you do not have a printer, you may place signatures on a blank piece of paper and indicate that you have read and agree to the class contract, take a picture of this, and submit this to Canvas. (DUE 9/5, by the beginning of class)
General Shop Safety Test (DUE 9/5)
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