Course Number : 501

Instructor : Bill Fabo

Course Description: Introduction to fundamental woodworking through the building of a wooden project which involves the use of tools, operations, techniques and shop safety by using various stationary and hand-held woodworking tools.

· Skills and knowledge to be gained. Participants will learn how to safely operate a variety of woodworking equipment and tools; how to prepare wood for further use; how to measure and calculate the dimensions of the pieces of a wooden project and how to assemble those pieces in a logical manner.

· Machines and tools to be used. This course will employ the table saw, chop saw, band saw, jointer, planer and drill press, plus a variety of hand-held tools, such as a drill, sander or router.

· Learning process/procedure. Participants will engage in various wood cutting and preparation activities through hands-on participation and use of the tools required.

· Prerequisite skills; what level of competency/expertise is required for safe, successful participation. Participants should possess a rudimentary understanding of the intended purposes of basic woodworking equipment and the principles of shop safety as demonstrated by their successful completion of the Certification Program.

· Project/product to be made. During this course, participants will construct a bi-plane shelf (some variation from the main theme design may be considered.

· Duration of course. This course will run for 4 weeks in 3-hour sessions starting at 4:00 P.M.

· Cost of materials beyond $10 fee. To be determined based on actual costs.

(Updated 2-26-08)