Foundations in Woods Manufacturing

• Recognize and practice safety behaviors within a lab setting.
• Define basic woodworking terminology.
• Use a variety of electric and hand-powered tools and equipment to create table components.
• Demonstrate competency through a certification process on the following equipment: multi-router, jointer, thickness planer, and lathe.
• Demonstrate basic woodworking techniques (e.g., sanding, glue-up, assembly).
• Demonstrate accuracy and correct use of a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Explain and demonstrate the process of dimensioning a piece of wood (FEE system).
• Identify specific elements of the project that were inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement and explain how they were created in the woods lab.
• Use jigs and templates in multiple stages of table construction.
• Identify various joinery types (i.e., dovetail, box joint, mortise and tenon) and demonstrate proficiency in creating each one.
• Demonstrate proficiency in sanding techniques using electric and hand-powered equipment.

1. Project Overview & Skills Review

Outcomes

• Recognize program philosophy, expectations, employer perspective.
• Describe and adhere to woodshop protocols and practices.
• Explain how to identify, reduce, and eliminate hazardous conditions around machines and equipment.
• Describe the importance of WCA standards in the woodworking industry.
• Identify the 8 Wastes in lean manufacturing production.
• Demonstrate the principles of Lean Manufacturing in a production setting.
• Recognize the eight wastes in lean manufacturing.
• Identify the 5 Ss of lean manufacturing.
• Demonstrate the principles of Lean Manufacturing in a production setting.
• Explain the core philosophy of James Krenov and how his work has influenced the class project.
• Describe elements of the project cabinet that are influenced by James Krenov.
• Read working drawings for the project cabinet.
• Identify the core components and materials needed for the project cabinet.
• Describe the various customization options and what additional materials and processes may be needed (if any).
• Explain the use and components of a Bill of Materials.
• Recognize the complexity of developing a bid for a project.
• Identify the six roles in developing a customer bid.
• Use customer information and knowledge of woodworking to create a Bill of Materials.
• Describe how estimating time is a core component of building a bid for a cabinet or other workpiece.
• Explain the purpose of labor standards and how they are used in the industry.
• Calculate time estimations for completing the class project.
• Use working drawings to complete a Bill of Materials form.
• Complete a Bill of Materials as part of an initial bid process.
• Identify common overhead costs that a small wood shop owner might incur.
• Explain the various ways that a shop rate might be calculated for a bid.
• Calculate the number of available hours within a course term.
• Recognize the differences between a professional and novice woodworker in the marketplace.
• Negotiate with peers to set a common working calendar for the project.
• Obtain information from multiple sources to complete a Job Estimate Bid.
• Complete a weekly Shop Time Card.
• Participate in a production meeting.

Assessments

Formative:

• Production organizer
• Bill of Materials review
• Production role-play
• Bill of Materials development
• Cabinet time estimates
• Cabinet Bill of Materials worksheet
• Master calendar activity

Summative:

• Waste one-page summaries

WCA Standards:

• None

2. Manufacturing the Carcass

Outcomes

• Read and pull information from a working drawing
• Calculate board footage and square footage
• Calculate the total cost of a project component
• Complete a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a project component
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a cabinet carcass
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment
• Identify dimensions on a large piece of plywood.
• Create lines and shapes using a rule or T-square.
• Describe wood grain and explain the importance of positioning.
• Design parts layout using principles of orientation, accuracy, and grain direction.
• Demonstrate geometric understanding of multiples and which cuts to make first.
• Create lines and shapes using a rule or T-square.
• Describe wood grain and explain the importance of positioning.
• Design joinery layout using principles of orientation, accuracy, and grain direction.
• Use hand tools for marking and cutting materials.
• Apply edge banding to a piece of plywood.
• Demonstrate correct sanding techniques.
• Use clamps and glue materials to assemble the carcass.
• Conduct a self-assessment on the carcass component.

Assessments

Formative:

• Carcass Bill of Materials
• Parts layout activities
• Carcass assembly

Summative:

• Parts layout rubric
• Carcass assembly rubric
• Sanding rubric
• Final cabinet evaluation

WCA Standards:

Tape Measure

• 1.1.3 Measure Inside Dimension (Level 2)
• 1.1.4 Measure Lengths (Standard) (Level 2)

Combination Square

• 1.2.2 Layout for Perpendicular Cuts (Level 1)

Calipers

• 1.3.1 Measure Thickness (Level 1)

Table Saw

• 2.1.1 Ripping (Level 2)
• 2.1.2 Ripping Narrow Stock (Level 2)

Portable Track Saw

• 2.15.1 Straight Line Cutting (Level 1)

Planer

• 3.2.1 Planing for Thickness (Level 1)

Jointer

• 3.3.1 Face Jointing (Level 2)
• 3.3.2 Edge Jointing First Edge (Level 2)

Edge banding

• 8.1.1 Edge banding (Level 1)

3. Manufacturing the Legs

Outcomes

• Read and pull information from a working drawing. 
• Calculate board footage and square footage. 
• Calculate the total cost of a project component. 
• Complete a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a project component. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make cabinet legs. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Identify the Arts & Crafts-influenced elements in the project cabinet legs. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the cabinet legs. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make shaped cabinet legs. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Identify different types of mortises & tenons. 
• Explain how mortises & tenons are used in woodworking. 
• Describe the factors that determine joinery strength. 
• Identify a minimum of three types of joinery used in woodworking. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Identify dimensions on a large piece of plywood. 
• Create lines and shapes using a rule or T-square. 
• Describe wood grain and explain the importance of positioning.
• Design parts layout using principles of orientation, accuracy, and grain direction. 
• Demonstrate geometric understanding of multiples and which cuts to make first. 
• Create lines and shapes using a rule or T-square. 
• Describe wood grain and explain the importance of positioning. 
• Design joinery layout using principles of orientation, accuracy, and grain direction. 
• Use hand tools for marking and cutting materials. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make shaped cabinet legs. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Use a jig to place legs on the carcass. 
• Demonstrate proper sanding techniques. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Demonstrate proper sanding techniques. 
• Conduct a self-assessment on the leg component.

Assessments

Formative:

• Bill of Materials for legs
• Cutting parts, joinery

Summative:

• Sanding rubric
• Legs rubric
• Cabinet evaluation checklist

WCA Standards:

Tape Measure

• 1.1.3 Measure Inside Dimension (Level 2)
• 1.1.4 Measure Lengths (Standard) (Level 2)

Combination Square

• 1.2.2 Layout for Perpendicular Cuts (Level 1)

Calipers

• 1.3.1 Measure Thickness (Level 1)

Marking Gauge

• 1.5.1 Mark Line Parallel to Edge (Level 1)

Table Saw

• 2.1.1 Ripping (Level 2)
• 2.1.2 Ripping Narrow Stock (Level 2)
• 2.1.3 Cross Cutting (Level 2)

Planer

• 3.2.1 Planing for Thickness (Level 1)

Jointer

• 3.3.1 Face Jointing (Level 2) 
• 3.3.2 Edge Jointing First Edge (Level 2) 

Portable Router

• 4.7.4 Template Cutout (Level 1) 

Sander

• 7.2.1 Wide Belt (Level 1) 
• 7.3.1 Curved (Level 1) 
• 7.4.1 Sand Flat Pieces of Solid Lumber (Level 2) 
• 7.6.1 Sand 45° or Any Angle (Level 1)

4. Manufacturing the Door

Outcomes

• Read and pull information from a working drawing.
• Calculate board footage and square footage.
• Calculate the total cost of a project component.
• Complete a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a project component.
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make cabinet doors.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Identify the Arts & Crafts-influenced elements in the project cabinet doors.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the cabinet doors.
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make shaped cabinet doors.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Calculate measurements and lumber for the rails and stiles.
• Demonstrate the process of creating rails and stiles for a cabinet door.
• Use hand tools for marking and cutting materials.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to make a cabinet door.
• Demonstrate how to resaw a wood panel to create two mirrored pieces.
• Glue up a resawed panel and mill to required thickness.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Demonstrate how to resaw a wood panel to create two mirrored pieces.
• Glue up a resawed panel and mill to required thickness.
• Measure door components to ensure accurate fit.
• Use clamps to hold glued pieces in place.
• Identify hinge types for mounting doors.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Use a jig or template to cut parts for a door.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to make a cabinet door.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Demonstrate proper sanding techniques.
• Attach a door to the carcass.
• Conduct a self-assessment on the door component

Assessments

Formative:

• Door Bill of Materials 
• Creating the rails and stiles
• Cutting rails and stiles
• Resawing the panel and reassembling it
• Hinge mounting
• Door installation

Summative:

• Door rubric
• Sanding rubric
• Cabinet evaluation checklist

WCA Standards:

Tape Measure

• 1.1.3 Measure Inside Dimension (Level 2) 
• 1.1.4 Measure Lengths (Standard) (Level 2)

Combination Square

• 1.2.2 Layout for Perpendicular Cuts (Level 1) 

Calipers

• 1.3.1 Measure Thickness (Level 1) 

Marking Gauge

• 1.5.1 Mark Line Parallel to Edge (Level 1) 

Table Saw 

• 2.1.1 Ripping (Level 2)
• 2.1.2 Ripping Narrow Stock (Level 2) 
• 2.1.3 Cross Cutting (Level 2) 
• 2.1.5 Edge Rabbeting with a Dado Set (Level 1)
• 2.1.6 Groove, Dado, Plough with a Dado Set (Level 1)

Planer

• 3.2.1 Planing for Thickness (Level 1) 

Jointer

• 3.3.1 Face Jointing (Level 2)
• 3.3.2 Edge Jointing First Edge (Level 2) 

Band Saw

• 2.2.1 Rough Saw Parts from a Pattern (Level 1)
• 2.2.3 Ripping with a Fence (Level 1)

Hinge Bore & Insert

• 6.4.1 Hinge (Level 1)

Sander

• 7.4.1 Sand Flat Pieces of Solid Lumber (Level 2) 
• 7.5.1 Sand Solid Wood Panels (Level 2) 

5. Manufacturing the Drawer

Outcomes

• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make the project drawers. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Explain how dovetails and box or finger joints are significant elements in Arts & Craft designs.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer.
• Read and pull information from a working drawing. 
• Calculate board footage and square footage. 
• Calculate the total cost of a project component. 
• Complete a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a project component. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a dovetailed drawer.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Explain how dovetails and box or finger joints are significant elements in Greene & Greene designs. 
• Recognize different ways to create the same type of dovetail effect on a workpiece. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer.
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make shaped cabinet doors. 
• Use hand tools for marking and cutting materials. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a dovetailed drawer. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Explain how dados and spacers are created and used in the drawer construction process. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a dovetailed drawer. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Explain how dovetails and box or finger joints are significant elements in Arts & Craft designs. 
• Recognize different ways to create the same type of dovetail effect on a workpiece. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a dovetailed drawer.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Explain how dovetails and box joints are significant elements in fine furniture and cabinetry. 
• Explain how dados and spacers are created and used in the drawer construction process. 
• Recognize different ways to create the same type of dovetail effect on a workpiece. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer. 
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a dovetailed drawer. 
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment. 
• Recognize different ways to create the same type of dovetail effect on a workpiece. 
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the drawer.

Assessments

Formative:

• Drawer Bill of Materials
• Milling lumber 
• Parts and joinery layout 
• Cutting 
• Creating joinery 
• Assembling and fitting the drawer 
• Completing the drawer

Summative:

• Drawer rubric
• Sanding rubric
• Arts & Crafts details rubric
• Cabinet evaluation checklist

WCA Standards:

Tape Measure

• 1.1.3 Measure Inside Dimension (Level 2)
• 1.1.4 Measure Lengths (Standard) (Level 2)

Combination Square

• 1.2.2 Layout for Perpendicular Cuts (Level 1)

Marking Gauge

• 1.5.1 Mark Line Parallel to Edge (Level 1)

Table Saw

• 2.1.1 Ripping (Level 2)
• 2.1.2 Ripping Narrow Stock (Level 2)
• 2.1.3 Cross Cutting (Level 2)

 Planer

• 3.2.1 Planing for Thickness (Level 1)

Jointer

• 3.3.1 Face Jointing (Level 1)
• 3.3.2 Edge Jointing First Edge (Level 1)

Hinge Bore & Insert

• 6.4.1 Hinge (Level 1)

Sander

• 7.4.1 Sand Flat Pieces of Solid Lumber (Level 2)
• 7.4.2 Sand Flat Pieces of Veneered Panel (Level 2) 
• 7.5.1 Sand Solid Wood Panels (Level 2) 
• 7.6.1 Sand 45° or Any Angle (Level 1)]

Portable Router

• 4.7.4 Template Cutout (Level 1)

7. Manufacturing the Top

Outcomes

• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a cabinet top.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the cabinet top.
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a cabinet top.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Demonstrate proper operation of table saw, planer, and jointer.
• Use appropriate sanding techniques.
• Identify materials, tools, and procedures used to make a cabinet top.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to create the cabinet top.
• Describe how to create solid wood edging for a cabinet top.
• Explain the basic operations of the chosen project clamping and gluing system.
• Describe how geometry and measurement skills are used to mount the cabinet top.
• Follow proper safety procedures for operating equipment.
• Demonstrate proper sanding techniques.
• Attach a top to the carcass.
• Conduct a self-assessment on the door component.

Assessments

Formative:

• Top Bill of Materials
• Milling lumber for the top
• Creating the top components
• Top complete and mounted to carcass

Summative:

• Cabinet top rubric
• Sanding rubric
• Cabinet evaluation checklist

WCA Standards:

Tape Measure

• 1.1.3 Measure Inside Dimension (Level 2)
• 1.1.4 Measure Lengths (Standard)

Combination Square

• 1.2.2 Layout for Perpendicular Cuts (Level 1)

Calipers

• 1.3.1 Measure Thickness (Level 1)

Marking Gauge

• 1.5.1 Mark Line Parallel to Edge (Level 1)

Table Saw

• 2.1.1 Ripping (Level 2)
• 2.1.2 Ripping Narrow Stock (Level 2)
• 2.1.3 Cross Cutting (Level 2)
• 2.1.5 Edge Rabbeting with a Dado Set (Level 1)
• 2.1.6 Groove, Dado, Plough with a Dado Set (Level 1)
• 2.1.7 Mitering with a Table Saw (Level 1)

Planer

• 3.2.1 Planing for Thickness (Level 1)

Jointer

• 3.3.1 Face Jointing (Level 2)
• 3.3.2 Edge Jointing First Edge (Level 2)

Miter Saw

• 2.3.1 Square Crosscut Level 2)
• Cutting 45 degree (Level 1)

Edge banding

• 8.1.1 Edge banding (Level 1)

Sander

• 7.2.1 Wide Belt (Level 1)

9. Finishing and Final Evaluation

Outcomes

• Make decisions for finishing the project cabinet. 
• Identify coatings for finishing wood and wood products. 
• Select methods for applying coating materials. 
• Identify tools and equipment needed to apply finishing materials. 
• Correct surface defects such as dents, cracks, and stray marks.
• Recognize and practice safety behaviors within a lab setting.
• Define basic woodworking terminology. 
• Use a variety of electric and hand-powered tools and equipment to create table components.
• Demonstrate competency through a certification process on the following equipment: multi-router, jointer, thickness planer, and lathe. 
• Demonstrate basic woodworking techniques (e.g., sanding, glue-up, assembly). 
• Demonstrate accuracy and correct use of a tape measure and other measuring tools. 
• Explain and demonstrate the process of dimensioning a piece of wood (FEE system).
• Identify specific elements of the cabinet project that were inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement and explain how they were created in the woods lab. 
• Use jigs and templates in multiple stages of cabinet construction. 
• Identify various joinery types (i.e., dovetail, box joint, mortise and tenon) and demonstrate proficiency in creating each one. 
• Complete the project cabinet with required components at a satisfactory level.

Assessments

Formative:

• Module organizers
• Presentations

Summative:

• WCA saw blade certification exam
• Final cabinet evaluation rubric

WCA Standards:

• None