What you are about to learn in…
General Industrial Education
1st
Semester Course Syllabus “Woodworking
Technology”
Saugatuck Industrial Arts
Instructor- Mr. Heyser
Why
is woodworking important?
The skills that you are about to learn will help you become more independent in life. For example, how many times have your friends or family had to hire a carpenter to do something as simple as trim out a doorway. That carpenter will make around $40 an hour to do a job that you could do!
Perhaps you are one of those people that dislike that cheap pressboard furniture, but you can’t afford the expensive solid, fine-furniture. This class will give you a chance to learn the skills needed to build this fine-furniture. In addition, you will learn valuable problem solving and technical hands on skills demanded in industry today. You will be able to carry these skills with you for the rest of your life.
Woodworking is
becoming a lost art!
MOST IMPORTANTLY- You are about to take part in an adventure of learning that you have never experienced before. The journey that you will take in this class, you will remember forever. You will experience a certain, rare pride of creating a masterpiece with your hands and mind.
Having successfully
completed Woodworking Technology students will…
- Have a general knowledge of the careers and job opportunities related to woodworking.
- Understand the tools used in woodworking along with safe uses and proper techniques.
- Be able to effectively develop plans, a list of materials, and a list of procedures for a creative woodworking project.
- Leave the class with confident woodworking skills and knowledge of woodworking, along with one or more pieces of fine-furniture to treasure forever.
- Develop technical skills that can be used in other trades besides woodworking.
Some
materials that the student will need for class.
- Quality tape measure, a ten-foot tape is good.
- Money to buy wood and supplies for any project that you will be building for yourself. (The amount will depend on the project you choose to build) If you choose to do a lab improvement project of make something for the school you will not have to pay for your materials.
- A notebook to take notes and enter journal entries, a folder to store handouts and class papers. THIS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL
- Safety glasses, OHSA approved. The school will be selling new ones for $2 a pair or you may have a used pair at no cost.
Course outline and Topics
The following topics many
not follow in this order
Introduction- What this class is all about. Project ideas.
Understanding how the tools work- Safety
demonstrations and getting to know the tools and machines.
Planning- Taking your ideas and putting
them into working drawings. Developing a list of procedures
and materials.
Understanding how lumber is sold and cut- Learning
how to calculate a board foot. Understanding the processes that a board goes
through between the forest and the sawmill.
Squaring a board- Learning how to square a
board. This is one of the most important processes in building furniture and
cabinetry.
Wood Identification- Understanding the most
common woods used in woodworking. Learning how these woods are used and their
characteristics and information about the trees in general.
Defects in
woodworking- Understanding the defects in boards and the characteristics
of warps, twists, etc.
Gluing
boards together to create a larger panel- Understanding the basics of
gluing and adhesives.
Joints
most commonly used in woodworking- Learning the different joints in woodworking and how
they are made. Understanding where they are used and the strength of each type.
Cabinet face
frames- Demonstration on how to design and create a face-frame for
a cabinet.
Sanding- Learning
the importance and principles of sanding.
Understanding the
wood lathe- Learning the basic concepts of faceplate and center to
center turning.
Laminating
and bending- Understanding
bending and laminating. A demonstration on laminating a fish
net.
The
complex router- Learning to use the router to its potential. Explanation
of the several methods in creating moldings and learning the various shaper and
router cutters.
Raised
panel doors- Demonstration
on how to create a raised panel door, including troubleshooting and procedures.
Dovetails- Learn how to make these
difficult joints effectively and accurately.
Kitchen Cabinets- Making
your own kitchen cabinets is very rewarding and
possible!
Building a cedar
strip canoe- From start to finish, you will have an excellent idea of
how it is done!
Finishing- Understanding
the fundamentals and requirements of a good finish.
Production-
Understanding
the demands and responsibilities required for production.
Abstract
woodworking- Other unique techniques and out of the ordinary elements
linked with woodworking.
Tips for success in
Woodworking Technology…
-Pick a project that will inspire you, interest and challenge you!
-Pick a project that you can finish during this semester!
-Be creative! Try to incorporate many varieties of woodworking into your project. For example, lathe work can be incorporated into cabinets.
-Stray from a typical design, or alter the ordinary.
-Keep all handouts.
-Come to class and stay for the entire time!
-Come in during optional lab hours.
-Work on another small project while waiting for glue to dry or to use a machine.
-Set daily goals for yourself.
-Think about the next steps outside of class!
-Ask questions before class or after class when the instructor is less busy.
What
to avoid in Woodworking technology…
-Avoid picking a project that cannot be completed
during the semester course. Therefore do not overdue it, only you know how fast
and hard you work.
-Avoid a design that’s too complex. Construct a design that can be added to. For, example, if time permits you could make raised panel doors instead of plain panels.
-Know the limit of the tools and shop. Save your enormous creations or projects that require large space for when you have a shop of your own. Know what our machines are capable of doing.
-Avoid slacking off in the beginning. We are all surprised on how fast the class really goes!
-Avoid wasting time while waiting for
help. Work on
another step while waiting.
How you will be
evaluated and graded in
Woodworking Technology
Your grade depends on you. You can achieve ANY grade in this class. Therefore, your entire grade depends on your effort. The following is a breakdown of your grade in this class.
50% of your grade is your class projects. Your projects are graded based on common criteria.
10% of your grade is your tests and quizzes.
10% of your grade is your class portfolio project.
30% of you grade is your attendance, attitude, effort, participation, creativity and journal entries (required).
50% -Class Project- This grade is determined by a point value given to the project before you start it. Your class project grade is based on 1000 points.
Therefore, you may build a project with a predetermined value of 500 points. You get a score of 400 on the project. As a result you will need to accumulate an additional 600 points to reach the 1000-point goal. Each project is graded by your ability and the criteria on the Project Performance Evaluation.
10% -Tests and Quizzes- through out the class you will be required to take a few tests and quizzes.
10% -Class portfolio project- You will be required to create a step-by-step portfolio on how you created your project.
30% -Attitude, Attendance,
Effort, Participation, Creativity and journal entries-
Attitude- Have a positive attitude, be supportive and help others to have a positive attitude also, show patience and respect others including your instructor, be courteous and aware of others feelings. J
Attendance- Come to class!!!! Be on time!! Always!
Effort- Work hard, complete projects and try your very best at all times.
Participation- Voice opinions in class, ask questions when needed. Help others with enthusiasm. You will be given points for your efforts on lab clean-up.
Creativity- Try something new. Use creative problem solving methods.
Journal entry- From time to time you will be asked to write in a journal about your thoughts and progress on you project.
*Overall you are graded as if you were an employee. You are expected to treat you grade as if it was a pay-check. You are expected to learn these valuable skills by doing.
GRADING SCALE
100%-91% A
90%-81% B
80%-71% C
70%-61% D
60%-0% E
Extra Credit is Available upon Request*
(*Not
offered during the last 3 weeks of the semester.)
Classroom and Shop Rules
For:
Woodworking Technology
You are treated like an adult in this class; therefore you are expected to act like one!
1. Safety first- Follow all safety rules and practice safe working methods. Practice safe use of machines and tools.
2. Respect others- Treat others as you would like to be treated. Make friends in this class. Lend a helping hand to someone at least twice a day. Be considerate to other’s belongings; treat their projects and property with respect. Do not be disruptive the teacher while he is teaching!
3. Respect Machines- Most machines are not easy to repair or replace. As a result, they must be treated with care. Clean and put them away when you are done with them. Notify the instructor as you notice damage with any machine.
4. Be Productive- Accomplish something in this class. Work hard and make good use of your time.
5. Have a positive attitude- Smile, be cheerful, encouraging, and friendly. Communicate with others- express ideas, feelings, and suggestions.
Dear Parents,
Your young adult is about to experience some great opportunities in his or her Industrial Arts class this year. My goals are to educate your son or daughter about these trades with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and encouragement.
Throughout this journey I would like to keep communication open between us. I have a reputation for making calls home to brag about students’ accomplishments to their parents. I will warn you ahead of time, I have very high expectations of my students and expect each and every one of them to give me 100% effort at all times.
Safety is also VERY IMPORTANT to me. Any conduct or issues that may result in an unsafe shop will not be tolerated. If you have any concerns at any time I would like you to feel free to contact me.
You can also look forward to an INDUSTRIAL ARTS WEBSITE. Please sign the release form below so that I may publish pictures of your student and their accomplishments throughout the year. The website is posted at: www.saugatuckps.com/sia.htm Each year my students compete in a project fair against other schools. This fair takes place in May and you will be sure to hear a lot more about this in the future.
I am privileged to work with your child and I look forward to meeting you at the upcoming open house.
Vince Heyser
269-857-2133 Ext. 110
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and safety statement.
Please read carefully:
You (student) have enrolled in a class which uses many power tools on a
daily basis. These tools may cause severe personal injury if not used properly.
You will be taught proper ways in which to operate these tools. However, your
safety ultimately depends on the responsibility YOU demonstrate and YOUR
willingness to follow all safety rules at ALL
times.
THIS CLASS IS A WORKING FACTORY
This class is not a class you should be in if you like to horseplay or
ignore class rules. It is a serious class and you will be treated like a
productive, capable adult. By signing the form below you are signifying that
you agree to follow all safety and class rules that will be set forth.
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