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
CABW 205Finishing
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
12
Semester Contact Hours Lab
40
Grading Method
Letter grade
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