BI 0030 - Finish Carpentry
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as CET 30 Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in BI 3 Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Fundamentals of woodworking hand tools, power hand tools and woodworking machinery to safely develop knowledge and skills leading to finish trim carpentry. Emphasis on residential construction finish carpentry standards, details, nomenclature, trims, and methods of setting interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. (not transferable) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 72 By Arrangement Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe installation methods of: Interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. Demonstrate the proper safe usage, application and maintenance of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. Apply proper care and maintenance of common woodworking hand and power tools, and machinery. Course Content Outline I. Introduction to Finish Carpentry A. What is Finish Carpentry? B. Setting up the Workstation C. Maintaining the Worksite D. Job Safety E. Finish Carpentry Basics II. Tools Used in Finish Carpentry A. Tool Safety B. Types of Tools C. Maintaining Tools III. Interior Doors and Casings A. Types of Interior Doors B. Materials C. Procedures: Install Interior Doors 1. Installing Doors and Cased Openings 2. Marking Jambs for Door Casings 3. Installing Doorjambs 4. Spacing Doors and Jambs 5. Installing Pre-hung Doors 6. Installing Shims 7. Cutting Hinge Gains 8. Adjusting Doors D. Doorstops E. Door Locks F. Thresholds IV. Base Molding A. Types of Base Molding B. Materials C. Procedures: Install Base Molding 1. Preparing for Base Molding 2. Measuring Base Molding 3. Cutting Base Molding 4. Coping Trim 5. Splicing Trim 6. Installing Base Molding 7. Stacking Base Molding 8. Shims for Base Molding D. Miter Saw Positions and Symbols V. Windows A. Types of Windows B. Materials C. Procedures: Fit a Window with Jambs and Trim 1. Assembling and Installing Window Jambs 2. Installing Jamb Extensions 3. Installing Window Stools 4. Installing Window Casings 5. Installing Window Aprons VI. Wainscot, Picture Molding, and Chair Rails A. Introduction B. Types of Wainscot, Picture Molding, and Chair Rails C. Materials D. Procedures: Construct Wall Frames and Wainscoting 1. Constructing and Spacing Wall Frames 2. Assembling Wainscot 3. Meeting Window and Door Trim VII. Closets A. Types of Closets B. Materials C. Procedures: Construct a Closet 1. Constructing the Closet in Correct Order 2. Marking Layout Lines 3. Building and Installing Shoeboxes 4. Installing Shelf-and Rod-Supporting Cleats 5. Cutting and Installing Shelves 6. Adding Metal Rod Support Brackets VIII. Crown Molding A. Types of Crown Molding B. Materials C. Procedures: Install Crown Molding 1. Measuring Crown Molding 2. Cutting Crown Molding 3. Coping Crown Molding 4. Splicing Crown Molding 5. Installing Crown Molding D. Support Blocks E. Stacked Crown Molding F. Dentil Crown Molding IX. Ceiling Beams A. Types of Ceiling Beams B. Materials C. Procedures: Construct Ceiling Beams 1. Framing for Ceiling Beams 2. Calculating Layout and Spacing 3. Installing Beams on Vaulted Ceilings 4. Cutting a Patters 5. Preparing and Attaching Sides and Cap 6. Installing Tongue and Groove X. Stairs A. Types of Stairs B. Materials C. Procedures; Finish (Typical) Stairs 1. Installing Stair Stringers 2. Determining Angle of Staircase 3. Installing Treads and Risers 4. Installing the Starter Step 5. Installing the Balustrade 6. Installing Handrails 7. Installing Balusters 8. Installing Newels, Rosettes, and Volutes XI. Columns A. Types of Columns B. Materials C. Procedures: Make and Install a Column 1. Preparing to Make a Column 2. Determining the Height of a Column 3. Determining the Width of a Column 4. Ripping the Sides of a Column 5. Joining the Sides of a Column 6. Fluting the Column 7. Adding Trim to the Column 8. Installing the Column XII. Cabinet Installation A. Types of Cabinets B. Materials C. Procedures: Install Cabinets 1. Installing Wall and Base Cabinets 2. Installing Countertops 3. Installing Knobs and Pulls 5. Closing the Gap XIII. Wood Flooring A. Types of Hardwood Flooring B. Materials C. Procedures: Install Flooring 1. Preparing the Floor 2. Preparing the Slab 3. Installing a Vapor Barrier and Slab 4. Installing Sleepers over Slab 5. Over Joist Construction 6. Installing Flooring D. Plugged Flooring Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe and demonstrate the proper safe usage, application and maintenance of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. 2. Describe and demonstrate installation methods of: Interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Demonstrate safe handling and application of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. 2. Machine tool maintenance of common woodworking hand and power tools, and machinery. Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read text unit on machine and tool operations safety and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read the text units on joinery and cabinet structure. Apply to course projects. 3. Read the text units on crown molding machining. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Pass a safety exam with a 100% related to the text reading assignment, machine tool operations demonstrations and lectures. 2. Lab Assignments: Demonstrate installation methods of interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
