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..

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

CABW 101Intro to Woodworking

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

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Repeatable

No

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:

  • Become more skilled in the woodworking profession
  • Gain more self-awareness of their skills and how they can manage their time on projects
  • Become a safe wood worker around self and others
  • Learn how to use woodworking equipment to achieve their desired project goals
  • Complete at least two projects of their own and understand 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