ways in which wood is used in local cultural and economic contexts
characteristics of wood as a material
woodworking techniques for example, cutting materials according to plan, layout, sanding methods, abrasive applications
basic joinery for example, butt joints (with and without dowel), rabbit joints, gluing, nails and screws
using hand tools for example, cordless and corded drills, rotary tool, hammer, screwdriver, backsaw, coping saw, nail set, square, clamp and vise
Work Benches and Tech Ed Kits for use with Wood Working and some Metal Work are now ready to be booked through the DML. Only teachers who have been trained by Brian Tivy in Tool Use and Safety should book the benches; however, if you would like to be trained, contact a trained teacher at your school to mentor you through the important tips to remember and teach your students.
This is a great video to share with your students on how to protect themselves when working with tools.
This is a video that shows students how to use a handsaw safely.