CON1140 Turning Operations

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students use wood turning equipment and techniques to create a faceplate and spindle turning made from solid and/or built-up stock.
Prerequisite: CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
Parameters: Access to a materials work centre, complete with basic hand and power tools, and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in the use of power tools.
Supporting courses: CON1120: Product Management

Outcomes The student will:

1 safely operate a power wood lathe
- 1.1 identify the common lathe chisels and accessories associated with wood turning
- 1.2 describe recommended tools and accessories for faceplate and spindle turning
- 1.3 identify and describe accepted work piece mounting and supporting techniques
- 1.4 describe the turning characteristics of a number of common woods
- 1.5 identify finishes and finishing procedures suitable for common turned products
- 1.6 identify and demonstrate the safe use and operation of the wood lathe
2 apply drawing and transfer skills to prepare a full-size pattern or template
- 2.1 select, modify or design a faceplate and/or spindle-type product that incorporates three or more different types of cuts
- 2.2 create a full-size pattern or template
3 produce a faceplate and spindle turning, using solid or built-up stock
- 3.1 prepare a material list and cost estimate
- 3.2 show a sequence of operations that facilitates the safe and efficient use of materials, tools and equipment
- 3.3 calculate the appropriate turning speeds using tables
- 3.4 demonstrate the appropriate skills to:
  - 3.4.1 prepare stock for turning
  - 3.4.2 lay out and size a rough turning
  - 3.4.3 rough cut and finish cut according to a predetermined pattern/template or free-forming principles
  - 3.4.4 sand and apply the recommended finish
  - 3.4.5 remove and assemble finished product
- 3.5 complete a visual inspection of a product to determine if the structure is sound and if surfaces are free of scratches, gouges, burns and voids
- 3.6 demonstrate efficient methods to improve quality and productivity
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices