Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC128   19886-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/13/86
GTC128 19886-20085 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Intermediate Woodworking
Development and application of basic woodworking skills; emphasis on planning a project; calculating and buying needed materials, jointery, wood preparation and finishing techniques.
Prerequisites: GTC127 or previous woodworking experience.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC128   19886-20085 Intermediate Woodworking
1. Describe design techniques and procedures and prepare a design layout for a given project. (I)
2. Calculate materials needed and their cost for a given project. (I)
3. Identify and describe the uses of various types of hardwoods, plywoods, particle board, flake board, and softwoods. (II)
4. Describe and demonstrate the jointery techniques used for fastening and strengthening basic wood joints. (III)
5. Name five types of glue, explain their selection, application and clamping techniques. (IV)
6. Describe and demonstrate the uses for metal fasteners. (V)
7. List the basic steps in finishing a piece of furniture. (VI)
8. Demonstrate the use and application of wood finishing techniques. (VI)
9. Demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, and stationary and portable power tools. (VII)
10. Identify and explain the use of power and hand tools and their attachments. (VIII)
11. Select and purchase materials, and plan and build a quality product in a given time frame.
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC128   19886-20085 Intermediate Woodworking
    I. Design Techniques and Procedures For Project Planning
        A. Planning
        B. Reading Working Drawings
        C. Fundamentals of Good Design
          1. Proportion
          2. Simplicity
        D. Material Selection and Calculation of Cost
        E. Points to Remember in Making Material Orders
        F. Consumer Information
      II. Wood Identification and Uses
          A. Hardwoods
          B. Softwoods
          C. Particle Board
          D. Flake Board
          E. Veneer Plywoods
          F. Plywoods
          G. Grading Procedures
        III. Wood Joint Construction
            A. Elements of Jointery
            B. Fastening and Strengthening Joints
            C. Proper Use and Selection of Wood Joints
          IV. Gluing and Clamping
              A. Composition By Type
              B. Clamping Devices
              C. Selection and Application
            V. Metal Fastener
                A. Uses of Fasteners
                B. Types of Fasteners
              VI. Finishing Techniques
                  A. Preparation for Finishing
                    1. Sanding
                    2. Scraping
                    3. Wood Putty
                    4. Pastewood Fillers
                  B. Finishes
                    1. Varnishes
                    2. Lacquers
                    3. Synthetics
                    4. Stains
                  C. Finishing
                    1. Brushing
                    2. Spraying
                    3. Rubbed Finishes
                VII. Review of Shop Safety
                    A. General
                    B. Personal
                    C. Tool Care
                    D. Machine Tools - Portable and Stationary
                    E. Hand Tools
                  VIII. Review of Tools
                      A. Hand Tools
                      B. Portable Electric Tools
                        1. Skill Saw
                        2. Sabre Saw
                        3. Routers
                        4. Drills
                        5. Sanders
                      C. Stationary Power Tools
                        1. Table Saw
                        2. Band Saw
                        3. Drill Press
                        4. Scroll Saw
                        5. Lathe
                        6. Jointer
                        7. Belt Disc Sander
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