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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING (CTMF)

 

 

CTMF 120A          Woodworking Tools & Equipment    2.0 units

This course is designed to give the woodworking student an in-depth knowledge of common woodworking tools and equipment. Students will explore the safety, use and maintenance of saws, lathes, routers, planers, jointers, sanders and common power and hand tools used for basic woodworking projects. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

19202        W 05:30PM-09:45PM  65-2    STAFF

                  (02/13 - 04/02)

CTMF 120B           Advanced Woodworking Tools           2.0 units

and Equipment 

Prerequisite: CTMF 120A.This course is designed to give the woodworking student an in-depth understanding of the more advanced woodworking tools, equipment and operations. Students will explore the safety, setup, use and maintenance of saws, lathes, routers, planers, jointers, sanders and common power and hand tools as used in advanced woodworking projects. Course also includes extensive coverage of tool sharpening. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

19204        W 05:30PM-09:45PM  65-2    STAFF

                  (04/16 - 06/04)

CTMF 121A          Basic Woodworking                             3.0 units

Corequisite: CTMF 120A. 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. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

19205 LEC    M 05:30PM-07:35PM  65-2    STAFF

      LAB    M 07:35PM-09:40PM  65-2    STAFF

Plus 1.0 hour/week to be completed T-F 7:30PM-9:30PM

CTMF 121B           Advanced Woodworking                     3.0 units

Prerequisite: CTMF 121A. 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. CSU                             

                                BLDG-RM

19207 LEC    M 05:30PM-07:35PM  65-2    STAFF

      LAB    M 07:35PM-09:40PM  65-2    STAFF

Plus 1.0 hour/week to be completed T-F 7:30PM-9:30PM

CTMF 129A          Woodturning                                         3.0 units

Corequisite: CTMF 120A. This introductory course will provide the woodworking student with information and skills necessary to successfully design, turn and finish typical woodturning projects. Course includes lathe, spindle, faceplate and drive chuck turning. Students will complete a variety of projects that can include pens and pencils, games and topy pieces, decorations, lamps, spindles, bowls and boxes. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

19208 LEC    T 08:55AM-11:00AM  65-4    EMBRODEN N

      LAB    T 11:00AM-02:10PM  65-2    EMBRODEN N

 

CTMF 129B           Advanced Woodturning                      3.0 units

Prerequisite: CTMF 129A. Grade option. This advanced woodturning course includes green, seasoned and laminated wood and acrylic projects. Students will explore turning of large bowls and platters, maintaining natural edges, turning burls, proper box and lid construction, off center turning, chatter finishes and construction of tuning fixtures, centers and drives. CSU                            

                                BLDG-RM

19210 LAB    T 11:00AM-02:10PM  65-2    EMBRODEN N

      LEC    T 02:10PM-04:15PM  65-4    EMBRODEN N