Basic Carpentry

Description:

This course gives students a basic overview of general terms, tools and techniques. Learn how to safely use a wide range of hand and power tools while taking on projects around the campus. We'll go over house framing and layout while looking at the anatomy of a structure. Whether you're planning on building a house or just want to learn some basic skills, this course will help you gain the confidence you'll need. Beginner.

Objective:

To provide hands-on experience using a variety of hand and power tools To build student's confidence to tackle projects at home

Reading:

Homebuilding Basics/Larry Haun/Taunton Press

Tools and How to Use Them/Albert Jackson, David Day/Wings Books

any basic carpentry books to familiarize yourself with terminology

To Bring:

work clothes

work gloves

sturdy shoes

rain gear

personal safety items: eye and ear protection, dust mask

notebook

sunscreen/bug repellant

photos or project plans

tools you already own that you want to better familiarize yourself with

(*using tools in class will help you determine which tools you'll want to purchase for your home tool box)

Note: Each student will receive a call from the instructor prior to the class to discuss their level of experience and goals. The course will be paced according to the needs of the participants.

Draft Schedule:

The course runs from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Evenings are available for discussion and use of the library.

Monday AM:

Intro to hand and power tools

Measuring, marking and sawing

Use of clamps

Monday PM:

Lecture: Understanding wood

Begin project

Visit to lumber yard (opt)

Tuesday AM:

Fasteners, hammering and dismantling

Lecture: Anatomy of a house

Framing layout

Tuesday PM:

Lecture: Building sequence

Math Rules!

Reading basic blueprints

Continue project

Wednesday AM:

Intro to drills and accessories

Intro to reciprocating saw

Wall framing details

Wednesday PM:

Jobsite tour

Continue project

Thursday AM:

Laying out rafters

Roof framing details

Thursday PM:

Intro to table saw and chop saw

Continue project

Friday AM/PM:

Continue project