CON2180 Wood Forming

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

Description: Students apply skills in mould making and wood conditioning to make a formed part or component.
Prerequisite: CON1120: Product Management
Parameters: Access to a woodworking or materials facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in woodworking.

Outcomes The student will:

1 describe common wood forming techniques
- 1.1 research and describe typical methods of bending solid stock and laminates including:
  - 1.1.1 soaking in water
  - 1.1.2 steaming
  - 1.1.3 chemical conditioning
- 1.2 describe how to determine the correct spacing for cross and parallel kerfing
- 1.3 describe a system to moisten or steam wood (plasticize) prior to bending
- 1.4 identify woods that lend themselves to cold water or steam bending
- 1.5 identify methods of building up—moulding and clamping veneer stock
- 1.6 select the most appropriate adhesive for a given application and process
2 build or obtain the necessary moulds and clamping devices to bend a piece of solid stock or wood laminate
- 2.1 select or design a formed product or component
- 2.2 calculate the spacing of kerfs for a given radius bend
- 2.3 design a mould for bending or contouring solid stock
- 2.4 obtain suitable stock for bending
3 apply wood forming skills and techniques to make a product or component
- 3.1 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
  - 3.1.1 prepare solid and/or veneer stock for bending
  - 3.1.2 condition, glue and secure
  - 3.1.3 release and finish
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 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities