CARPENTRY FOR WOMEN II

OBJECTIVES

• To expand on existing knowledge of carpentry
• To become more familiar with power, shop, and hand tools
• To take a closer look at finish carpentry techniques
• To look at some of the math used in construction

SUGGESTED READING

Modern Carpentry by Willis H. Wagner

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction Details for Builders and Designers by Rob Thallon

Graphic Guide to Interior Details for Builders and Designers by Rob Thallon

SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASS

MONDAY AM

Goals

From tree to board; the milling process

Get intimate with the table saw. Learn how to cut dados, rabbets, and grooves.

MONDAY PM

Field trip to a mill in Bristol

TUESDAY AM

Shaping wood-use of chisels, planes, routers, band saw, etc.

How to sharpen your tools

TUESDAY PM

Joinery with a biscuit joiner and other joinery techniques

WEDNESDAY AM

Reading blueprints, computing joist sizes and loads, laying-out stairs and rafters

WEDNESDAY PM

Laying-out a building-what is involved; batter boards and transit level

THURSDAY AM

Finish carpentry techniques; Doors and windows, Types of insulation

THURSDAY PM

Finish carpentry techniques cont.; ceilings and walls, trim

FRIDAY AM

Estimating and planning for a project, more math, scribing, crown molding

FRIDAY PM

Locksets, tool maintenance, evaluations, Graduation Party!!!!

As this class is driven by the goals and desires of the students, the above schedule may change. Weather, energy levels, and acts of the Goddess may also have an impact on swaying the schedule. We may also be working on a project at the school and can incorporate some of the skills that are learned into seeing the project come to fruition.