Standard |
CAR 101 - Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools
Provides instruction in the use of hand and power tools. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of each tool covered. Topics include: layout and measuring tools, sawing tools, shaping and cutting tools, fastening tools, drilling and boring tools, and finishing tools.
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Competency Areas |
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Layout and Measuring Tools |
Class |
2 |
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Cutting Tools |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Drilling and Boring Tools |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Finishing and Fastening Tools |
Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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LAYOUT AND MEASURING TOOLS |
4 |
2 |
4 |
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Use and accuracy |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following layout and measuring tools: folding rule, flexible tape rule, square, combination square, slicing T level, rafter square, carpenter's level, scratch awl, plumb bob and line, framing square, and chalk line. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct layout and measuring tool procedures and use. |
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6 |
3 |
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Hand cutting tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following hand cutting tools: cross cut saw, rip saw, backsaw, compass saw, keyhole saw, coping saw, utility knife, hacksaw, hatchet, aviation snips, tin snips, cold chisels, and bolt cutters. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct hand cutting tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Portable power cutting tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following portable power cutting tools: circular saw, worm drive saw, power miter saw, saber saw, reciprocating saw, backsaw, and cut off saw. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct portable power cutting tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Stationary power cutting tools/machinery |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following stationary power cutting tools/machinery: radial arm saw, table saw, band saw, surface planer, shaper, and joiner. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct stationary power cutting tools/machinery procedures, use, and care. |
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DRILLING AND BORING TOOLS |
4 |
2 |
4 |
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Hand tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following hand drilling and boring tools: auger, expansion bit, twist bit, star drill, brace, and hand drill(s). |
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Demonstrate safe and correct hand drilling and boring tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Portable power tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following portable power tools: electric drills, foerstner bit, hole saw, masonry bit, hammer drill, spade bit, and brad point bit. |
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Demonstrate safe and correct portable power tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Drill press |
Demonstrate safe and correct drill press setup, use, and care. |
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FINISHING AND FASTENING TOOLS |
6 |
3 |
8 |
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Finishing tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following finishing tools: Hand tools a) planes b) chisels c) rasps Power tools a) routers b) planes c) sanders Stationary power tools a) planes b) shapers c) joiners d) sanders |
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Demonstrate safe and correct finishing tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Fastening tools |
Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following fastening tools: Hand tools a) staplers b) nail set c) hammers d) clamps e) vices f) screwdrivers g) pliers h) wrenches Portable power tools a) electric powered b) air powered c) power driver |
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Demonstrate safe and correct fastening tool procedures, use, and care. |
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Suggested Resources |
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Drake, G. (latest edition). Everyone’s book of
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Lewis, G. (latest edition). Safety for
Carpenters and Woodworkers. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
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L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of hand woodworking tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest
edition). The use of portable power tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.
Meyers,
G.D. (latest edition). The carpenter’s toolbox manual. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.
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and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.