Advanced Wood Manufacturing

T&E

Curriculum

Course Title: Advanced Wood Manufacturing

Department: Technology & Engineering

Units of Study:

1. Safety

2. Introduction to woodworking materials

3. Woodworking Terminology

4. Power tools & accessories

3. Project Planning

4. Materials List and Cut List

5. Project Plans

6. Hand tools

7. Portable power tools

8. Stationary power tools

9. Milling lumber

10. Joinery

11. Sanding

12. Assembly

Course Outline—Major Topics

1. Shop Safety

2. Introduction to Materials (Structure, Manufacturing, etc.)

3. Process for Designing Projects

4. Processes for Preparing Materials for Project Construction

5. Fasteners

6. Elements of Joinery-Construction Techniques

7. Finishing Processes

Manufacturing and Construction Lessons/Assignments/Projects:

1. Machine Safety

2. Design in Manufacturing

3. Cell Phone/Tablet Holder

4. Candle Box

5. Small Wall Cupboard

6. BandSaw Box

7. Cutting Board/End Grain Cutting board

8. Room Sign

9. Holiday Ornament

10. Shaker Table

11. Clock

12. Student designed project (Level 2)

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: This course is designed for the highly motivated hands-on student who has developed a continuing interest in wood manufacturing, machine and equipment operation and problem solving. In addition to experiences in handling wood material, students are exposed to more in-depth experiences and techniques of manufacturing wood products. This course focuses on the creative application of woodworking skills and the use of the design process to create original works. Overall, this course will introduce students to hand tools as well as portable and stationary power tools. Students will complete group and individual projects designed to provide practical experience in construction theory and woodworking techniques.