Basic Woodworking

Basic Woodworking Standards

National Standards for Basic Woodworking

CONTENT	ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS	PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Safety	Operate safely the tools and machines used in the woodworking lab.	Identify and safely use portable power tools needed in the construction of their project. Identify and safely use hand tools needed in the construction of their project. Identify and safely use stationary power equipment needed in the construction of their project. Safely operate tools and equipment to correctly layout and cut necessary joints needed in the construction of student projects.
Project Construction	Perform procedures in the construction of a project	Identify and construct the views of a three view project drawing. Label and determine the dimensions of each part of the project from the given drawing, create a bill of materials and calculate the cost of the project. Identify types of wood available in the lab. Identify types of lumber defects found in solid wood. Identify sheet materials used in the construction of the project. Follow given procedures to properly square a piece of material Identify and construct basic wood joints used in the construction of student projects. Identify types of abrasives used in the finish preparation on student projects. Operate necessary equipment to correctly prepare projects for finish. Follow the correct procedure to apply stain to student projects. Apply necessary wood fillers , color putties and finish wax to finished projects. Calculate board foot and square foot for given materials
Careers Opportunities	Analyze career opportunities in the woodworking field.	Explore career opportunities on the on line occupational outlook handbook about the woodworking occupation.