CABW 205 Finishing*

The art of finishing for cabinets, furniture, doors, trim etc. Students will learn the use of abrasives and sanding machines, grits to speed. Study of all types of brushed, wiped, spray and decorative finishes. Students will demonstrate use of sanding techniques, and several finishes on sample task pieces as well as project cabinets, doors etc

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

12

Semester Contact Hours Lab

40

CABW 205Finishing*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Cabinetmaking

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

12

Semester Contact Hours Lab

40

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

The art of finishing for cabinets, furniture, doors, trim etc. Students will learn the use of abrasives and sanding machines, grits to speed. Study of all types of brushed, wiped, spray and decorative finishes. Students will demonstrate use of sanding techniques, and several finishes on sample task pieces as well as project cabinets, doors etc

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • By dealing with each student, or each finishing group we will have formative evaluations, by asking and answering questions on a one on one basis, and reinstructing when needed to complete each task and goal.
  • And a final evaluation will be given on the class and the student and instructor when course is completed.
  • Then we can assess the entire class to make changes and or improvements to this education in construction.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Introduction of Finish Lecture How to prepare your wood for finish Prepare task blocks for #1-4 Lecture-"Brushing, Wiping, Spraying – Which Do I Choose?" Chapter 31 Using Abrasives and Sanding Machines. Chapter 44 Finishing Decisions Task # 1Brushed on finish with Varnish, lecture and demo Spray equipment how to use and clean properly Task #2 Spraying sealer (Lacquer and Vinyl) How to sand between coats. Task #3 Spray Lacquer Demo of spraying techniques How to repair prep mistakes. Demo on hand rubbed finishes Task #4 Tongue oil finish Chapter 31workbook Chapter 44 workbook Lecture on Varathane/Urethanes Task #5 Varathane/Urethane finish Discussion of chapter 45 Preparing surfaces for finish Chapter 45 workbook Bleaching of your wood Task # 6 repairing wood Demo on repairs of wood dents, knot holes, glue spots, oil spots. How to use shellac Task #7 shellac Chapter 46"Applying Finish Materials" Task # 8 Glazing-Demonstration with this task Water Born Finishes Research Paper on a finish method Task #9 your research finish Paint When to use? Task #10 Painted surface Chapter 10 Building Traditional Cabinets "Jim Tolpin" Discussion Quiz chapter 10 Chapter 47 Preparing the Surface for Topcoating Chapter 47 Workbook Distressed Finishing methods, demonstrations and lecture. Task # 11 Distressed Finishes Replacing a loose knot and repair. Open finish lecture on cutting boards or dull finishes. Cabinet Door Finish Cabinet Finish Touchup Techniques Other project finishes. Final test Field trip to look at finish applications at shops if time permits.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Online course evaluation

Required Text

Modern Cabinetmaking and its workbook most resent printing. By Umstattd, Publisher Goodheart Wilcox workbook ISBN# 3766, #3774 for text, handouts, safety brochures. Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets by James Tolpin printed by Taunton Press ISBN # 1-56158-797-4 and Great Wood Finishies, by Jewitt, published by Taunton Press. Chapters from different sources provided by instructor. Library resource books and the internet. Required program tools as well as writing materials and tape measure. Safety equipment of your own. (Mask, gloves, protective clothing)

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Online course evaluation