This is a beginning woodworking class. Topics covered include safety, tools, the composition of wood and its characteristics, beginning design and sketching, project planning, measuring and cutting, use of large and small power tools, and general woodworking techniques. Students will be expected to complete multiple projects as part of their grade. This is an advanced course in fine woodworking techniques common to custom wood products, furniture making and wood art. Learn the artisan's techniques for wood joining, carving, turning and finishing by completing various wood projects.
Course includes a study of common woods, tools and methods for shaping and finishing.
Explore the exciting features of this program which includes parametric modeling, surfacing, model analysis, interference checking and assemblies. Learn how to export surface and design information to computer controlled mills and routers. This is an introductory class in Mechanical Desktop. This advanced course includes an in-depth study of the more complex features of Mastercam. Students will create geometry and toolpaths for complex three-dimensional and surface models for mills, routers, lathes and engraving machines.