Furniture Manufacturing: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Trees

Forestry

Environmental Issues

Lumber and Lumber Grading

Wood Moisture Relationship and Lumber Drying

Veneer and Wood Composites

Design

Information Gathering

Work Flow

Project Presentation

Measurement

Area and Volumetric Calculations

Angles

Percentages

Wood Moisture Calculations

Project Cost

Feed Speed

Planning a Project with a Working Drawing

Bill of Materials

Safety

Hand Tools

Tool Sharpening

Use of Power Tools

Operation of Power Tools (apply to each machine installed in the shop)

Preparing Stock for Layout

Wood Sanding

Fasteners

Adhesives

Cutting Joints with Power Equipment and Hand Tools

Assembly Techniques

Finishing

Wood Veneers and Laminates

Assembling an Advanced Project

Careers in Wood Manufacturing Industry

Discuss a structural diagram of a tree

Explain the functions of different parts of a tree

Name and identify conifers and broad leaf species

Explain processes and functions of a tree on the microscopic level, such as photo synthesis, movement of water, etc.

Identify major forest regions in the United States

Discuss local forest regions and their impact on local economies

Practice forest measurements on a short timber cruise

Discuss forest protection (fires, insects, and diseases)

Discuss the issue of protecting forests (local forest, rain forests, etc.)

Explain the term "sustainable forestry" and view video by Patrick Moore

Explain the terms "selective cutting" and "clear cutting" and their applications

Discuss current environmental issues, such as the Kyoto Protocol, global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, etc.

Collect and identify samples of various wood species

List the working characteristics of various wood species

List natural defects in wood

Name grades of softwood lumber

Name grades of hardwood lumber

List different sawing patterns for lumber and their preferred use

Identify the commercial value of various wood species in different lumber grades

Explain the term "relative humidity" as it relates to lumber

Explain the transport of water in lumber

Describe the process of shrinkage and swelling in wood

Describe problems caused by wood moisture in manufacturing wood products

Measure the moisture content of different wood samples using a moisture meter

Measure wood movements under changing climatic conditions

Describe ideal conditions for storing lumber

List methods of drying lumber

Explain the process of drying lumber in a kiln

Describe drying-related defects in lumber and their causes

Describe different methods and applications in producing veneers

Describe the correct storage and handling of veneers

Define the field of wood composites

List advantages and disadvantages of wood composites

Identify the commercial value of different wood composite materials

Describe good principles in design

Discuss methods of constructing furniture

Explain design and function of a project

Discuss aesthetic proportions and features of wood components and furniture

Discuss the impact that grain patterns, stains, colors, etc., have on a selected project

Discuss appropriate surfaces (visible and nonvisible) for the selected project

Select an appropriate connection method

Discuss the characteristics of functional and nonfunctional design

Select project components and raw materials from books, catalogues, Internet, etc.

Discuss assembly drawings and assembly directions for project components

Discuss norms and regulations (i.e., OSHA, ISO, etc.) that pertain to the project

Sequence work steps for the project

Evaluate the effectiveness of machinery and tools required for the project

Discuss appropriate preventive measures for job safety and health protection

Determine labor hours for the project (including time for helpers)

Develop a format for customer invoicing

Review bill of materials and labor estimates

Determine the total overhead cost for the project

Discuss advantages of design features and workmanship incorporated in the project

Prepare a customer presentation

Measure length using a rule or tape measure

Measure objects using a slide caliper and micrometer

Measure objects using metric and customary measuring systems

Perform basic mathematical computations used in measurement

Explain the term "board foot"

Determine the board footage of actual boards

Calculate the board footage of volumetric objects, such as a bunk of lumber, capacity of a dry kiln, etc.

Describe other measuring systems common in the national and international trade of forest and wood products, such as chord, bole, etc.

Calculate material requirements for square and triangular areas

Apply formula for calculating area and circumference of a circle in an industry-specific application

Calculate the ft³ of a wooden block

Calculate the volume of wood in a log

Review basic geometric concepts

Draw different angles, and determine their degrees

Measure different angles on woodworking machinery

Add and subtract angles

Discuss application of compound angles

Calculate percentages using industry examples

Calculate reject rates of machine runs

Calculate total material requirements

Determine moisture content in wood

Observe and measure dimensional changes in wood

Calculate incremental, dimensional changes in wood

Discuss prices for different raw materials

Calculate total material cost of a project

Measure feed rates of various woodworking machines

Calculate expected machine output

Observe and discuss surface qualities at different machine speeds

Sketch an example of each type of drawing technique

Discuss "exploded view"

Produce a working drawing

Draw the selected class project in the appropriate drawing style

Sketch and dimension a floor plan

Determine a bill of materials for project construction

Develop a format for customer invoicing that shows bill of materials and costs

Explain the term "OSHA," and state some regulations covered by OSHA

Recite the emergency plan for the shop

Discuss hearing loss

Describe personal protective equipment (PPE) used in a woodworking facility

Explain the term "MSDS" and the information it contains

Discuss machine guards and the importance of having them in place at all times

Name the basic safety rules for electrical equipment

Practice a "lock-out – tag-out procedure" on one stationary woodworking machine in your facility

Review hand tools used in the woodworking trade

Discuss basic safety rules for using hand tools

Discuss typical applications of hand tools

State proper techniques for using hand tools

Describe safety precautions followed while sharpening hand tools

List different tool materials, their properties, and preferred applications

Explain operation of the grinder

Practice sharpening tools using a grinder

Discuss advantages of automatic grinding equipment

Practice sharpening and honing

Explain general safety procedures for the use of power tools

Explain specific safety procedures for portable power tools

Practice operation of portable power tools, applying appropriate safety procedures

Explain specific safety procedures for stationary power tools

Practice operation of stationary power tools, applying appropriate safety procedures

Explain the function of each machine

Perform tool change and bring each machine back into operational status

Perform preventive maintenance procedures on each machine

Select the appropriate stock for a job

Glue stock to rough size using proper clamping procedures

Square rough stock to actual size for the job

Explain the purpose of sanding

Define terms used in sanding wood

Describe different abrasives and their common applications

Sand wood parts using a hand held abrasive

Sand wood parts with a power sander

Change abrasive on a power sander

Identify types and purposes of fasteners related to woodworking

Explore style, functionality, and cost of fasteners from catalogues and the Internet

Use at least three different kinds of fasteners in woodworking projects

Identify appropriate adhesives for assembling various projects

Apply adhesives

Explain the technique for constructing basic joints

Lay out wood joints on stock

Construct examples of basic joints

Explain procedures for assembling a job

Complete a trial assembly

Assemble a job using prepared stock and appropriate adhesives, clamps, and fastening devices

Discuss terms related to finishing wooden furniture

State safety procedures related to finishing wooden furniture

Describe the safe storage of finishes

Identify types of finishes and their purpose

Select an appropriate finish for a job

Apply finishes using manual devices such as a sponge, paint brush, or roller

Explain the proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of manual devices used in applying finishes

Apply finishes with a spray gun

Clean equipment, store supplies, and dispose of excess materials properly

Define terms involved with laminates and veneers

Apply laminates and veneers to wood parts

True up stock for project construction

Clamp all stock to rough size

Square rough stock to correct size

Sand stock using power sander

Cut all joints laid out on stock

Assemble project using prepared stock and appropriate fastening devices

Perform finish sanding and scraping

Apply finish to advanced project

Discuss careers within the wood manufacturing industry

List local business and industries involved in wooden furniture making

Visit a local business or industry involved in the wood manufacturing industry