Why enroll in Machine Woods?
Students will learn proper use of woodworking power tools as well as safe work habits in a shop environment. Students will learn project planning, design and estimating of woodworking projects. Students will construct required projects. Upon completion of required projects, students will do projects of their own choosing. Students will be introduced to building construction techniques as well as manufacturing processes
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The machine woods class first hour worked together to construct an intarsia golden eagle. Intarisa is a technique of decorating a surface with inlaid patterns, especially of wood mosaic, developed during the Renaissance period. Our class found a Wood Magazine article entitledRegal Eagle. We used a template from the article to cut and sand each of the over 90 pieces. We used walnut a dark hardwood and maple a light hardwood that contrast nicely together. Hans Heberlein used his skill to cut and shape the head and beak. Jason Dailey used his talent to cut and shape the claws. Mr. Baker helped us place the eagle on a on the plywood. Our class decided to build a walnut frame with a maple inlay and splines for strength
Machine Woods Course Outline
Introduction to wood types and properties of wood Print Reading, Layout and Measurement Shop Layout and Hand Tool Operation and Safety Hand tool project Project Design and CAD Portable Power Tool Safety and Operation Portable Power tool Project Stationary Machine Power Tool Safety and Operation Machine Safety Tests Project 1 Gluing and Clamping Project 2 Joints and Fasteners Preparing for Finishes Finishes Problem Solving in Woodworking |
Projects
Hand Tool -Tool Box Portable Power Equipment -CC Plaques Clock Tractor Decorative box Stool Pagoda Box Asian Cabinet Independent Projects Evaluation 50% Project activities- Woodworking Projects 25% B.A.P. Behavior, Attitude and Participation 25% Safety Tests |
If you have any questions or comments please e-mail Mr. Bussan.