CABW 101 Intro to Woodworking
This course is an introduction to the basics of woodworking. Students will be shown safety on hand tools and power machinery. Techniques of woodworking will be demonstrated. This course is intended for non-cabinetmaking majors. The basics of machinery uses and set up procedures will be taught including basic woodworking joinery techniques for introductory projects..
CABW 101Intro to Woodworking
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basics of woodworking. Students will be shown safety on hand tools and power machinery. Techniques of woodworking will be demonstrated. This course is intended for non-cabinetmaking majors. The basics of machinery uses and set up procedures will be taught including basic woodworking joinery techniques for introductory projects..
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Have all students become more skilled in the woodworking profession.
- Have every student gain more self-awareness of their skills and how they can manage their time on projects.
- To become a safe wood worker around self and others.
- To have students learn how to use woodworking equipment to achieve their desired projects goals.
- To complete at least two projects of your own and Learn Teamwork on group projects to learn to depend on one another for completion of work if time and projects are available.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
An introduction to the basics of woodworking. Students will be shown safety on hand tools and power machinery. Techniques of woodworking will be demonstrated. This course delivered to non-cabinetmaking majors. The basics of machinery uses and set up procedures will be taught. How to make basic woodworking joinery techniques will be taught on basic projects.
Instructional Methodology
Mandatory Assignments
Lecture on Safety "you, machinery, others"
Demonstrations of machinery, (safety handouts)
Chapter 18 health and safety given out.
Review safety handouts
How to use a tape measure.
Practice cuts on machinery with use of the tape measure.
Safety test given and passed
Practice basic projects, cutting board, cribbage board, and plaque (glue up)
Discussion of your projects.
Basic wood joints demonstrated and practiced by you on machinery covered.
Lecture on Styles and Designs of Cabinetry and Furniture.
Handouts (Projects) 4 sheets
Handout for Research of Design project
Discussion of Individual Projects
Basic drawings discussed and demonstrated
Task sheet Design and Draw Project (1of4)
"Where to begin" lecture start to finish
Task sheet Plan of Procedure (2of4)
What kinds of materials can we use?
How to go about ordering what you need for your project.
Task sheet Material order sheet (3of4)
How to figure Board feet, Square feet, linear feet.
How to make a cut list of your project.
Task sheet Cut list for project (4of4)
Video of Gate leg table summary report (Norm Abrams)
Handouts will be given out for the demonstrations for the day.
How to finish your project, after different examples and
Discussions of other finish methods use one on your project.
Videos
Homework assignments
Individual project built
Group project
Design and Drawings
Materials order list
Cut lists
Bid sheets
Critical Thinking Writing skills
Reading Skills Listening skills
Computer Skills Wellness
Application Technology
Value system
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
Online course evaluation
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Online course evaluation