Standard

CAB 120 Plastic Laminates and Wood Veneers

Course Description

Introduces procedures for the application of plastic laminates and wood veneers. Topics include: laminate, veneer, and glue identification; cutting and fitting procedures; gluing procedures; trimming and edge banding; special tool use; safety precautions; and counter top cutting.

Competency Areas	Hours
Laminate, Veneer, and Glue Identification	Class	1
Cutting and Fitting Procedures	D. Lab	2
Gluing Procedures	P. Lab/O.B.I.	4
Trimming and Edge Banding	Credit	3
Special Tool Use
Safety Precautions
Counter Top Cutting

Prerequisite:	CFC 100, CAR 101
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
Laminate, Veneer, and Glue Identification		1	2	4
Laminate types	Identify laminate types.
Laminate application	Apply edge banking.
Veneer types	Identify veneer types.
Veneer application	Apply laminate and wood veneer to core.
	Cut plastic and wood veneers to size.
	Fit plastic laminate wood veneer joints.
	Plane joints.
	Trim edges.
	Estimate labor and material cost.
	Apply adhesives.
	Apply wood and laminate edges.
	Determine materials from a blue print.
Adhesive types and uses	Identify adhesive types.
	Relate adhesives uses to specific applications.
Cutting and Fitting Procedures		2	4	8
Cut plastic laminates	Cut plastic and wood veneer to size.
Cut and fit veneer	Fit plastic laminate wood veneer joints.
	Plane joints.
	Trim edges.
	Interpret shop plans with laminate and veneer details.
Gluing Procedures		2	4	8
Adhesive application for laminated plastics	Apply adhesives
	Apply holding or clamping devices.
Adhesive application for wood veneer	Clean surfaces.
	Determine materials from a blueprint.
	Apply laminate and wood veneers To core.
Trimming and Edge Banding		1	2	4
Types of edge banding	Identify types of edge banding.
	Identify edge banding application methods.
Attach edge banding	Apply adhesives.
	Apply edge banding.
	Apply wood and laminate edges.
	Trim edges.
	Attach molding or trim.
	Fasten parts with nails.
Special Tool Use		1	2	4
Power Trimmers	Identify power tools used in banding.
	Use power tools for banding operation.
	Identify hand tools used in banding.
Hand trimmers	Use hand tools for banding operation.
Safety Precautions		1	2	4
	Use tools safely.
	Practice safe shop methods.
	Ventilate work areas.
	Practice safety precautions for fire prevention.
Counter Top Cutting		2	4	8
Procedures in calculating and cutting	Follow procedures in calculating top sizes.
Post form tops	Identify post form top.
Square edge top	Identify a square edge top.
	Follow correct sequence in cutting square edge tops to size.

Suggested Resources

Books

Christ, J. N. (1988). The complete guide to modern cabinetmaking. Englewood Cliffs, N.J:Prentice Hall.

Feirer, J. L. (1988). Cabinetmaking and millwork. Mission hills CA: Glencoe.

Umstattd, William (2000). Modern cabinetmaking. Goodheart-Wilcox Co.

Audiovisuals

VMS, Inc. Faceplate cabinetmaking series. Thorton, IL: Roger Cliffe.