Wood Technology

Craftsmanship Program

About the Program

Wood Technology is a comprehensive education program which
is aimed at developing the skills of the career and hobbyist
student in the construction of fine furniture. The program is for
serious woodworkers, young or old, novice or experienced and
is open to all majors. Courses are offered during the afternoon and
early evening hours.
Certificate Opportunities
Two certificates are available (basic and advanced) for individuals who desire to
upgrade skills, enhance the marketability of a current degree or to prepare for a career
change but do not need the bachelors degree.
Course of Instruction
The curriculum covers the following topics and techniques: use of woodworking hand
tools and power tools and accessories, understanding wood and other materials used
in furniture construction, finishes for furniture, wood carving, and wood turning.
Of special interest
Learn techniques and secrets, find answers to your woodworking questions, meet
designers, artists, hobbyists and career woodworkers. Create fine furniture.

For more information

contact:
Robert Hutzler, Coordinator
Wood Technology
UC College of Engineering & Applied Science
2220 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45206-2839
513-556-6580

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Course Descriptions
Cabinet/Furniture Construction I.
Learn safe use of select hand and power tools used
in woodworking, milling techniques, and classic
joinery techniques. Students apply this knowledge
and skill to complete a Shaker style end table and lap joint using only hand tools. Application and
reinforcement of techniques learned during the first term will be used to construct a Shaker style
coffee table with a drawer using dovetail joinery in the second term.

Cabinet/Furniture Construction II. This class will use machines for dimensioning stock and
hand tools for fine joinery and details. The project is a Shaker style hanging wall cabinet with a raised
panel door. During the second term students will complete a basic case constructed cabinet with doors
and a drawer. Introduction to design and installation of moldings and edge profiling.
Cabinet/Furniture Construction III & IV. Application and reinforcement of techniques learned
to construct projects using a design and plan the student developed, complete with a materials list. III-A: Review of classic joinery, construction and assembly of project is
emphasized. III-B: The student will select wood and use their material list to dimension layout furniture parts, make cuts for final assembly. IV-A: Students progress from learning
modern joinery and using sheet material. Emphasis on both machinery and hand tools to construct furniture. IV-B: Students design and build jigs to use with the table saw, router,
band saw, and other machines to increase safety and production. Projects built in this class will incorporate shapes, profiles and carvings to make a visual difference from factory
production furniture.
Wood Turning. For the beginner interested in wood turning. Introduction to the basics starting with a discussion of lathes, tools and tool sharpening. Students learn techniques
required for furniture making to produce table legs and chair parts. An introduction to bowl turning will be taught. In the second term students learn advanced turning techniques
required for turning bowls, boxes and other hollow forms.

Wood Carving. Basics of wood carving beginning with proper sharpening of chisels and knives. Students learn how to: select and prepare rough wood stock for carving; layout
and follow patterns; rough out a shape and add details. Several types of carving are introduced such as wood sculpture, bas-relief and chip carving. Students complete three
projects: a swan, a half shell and a ball & claw. During the second term students complete a project consisting of an acanthus leaf.

Furniture Construction Drawing. Beginning drawing techniques including free-hand sketching, lettering and dimensioning. Use of manual drafting tools to create
orthographic drawings, paraline drawings, sections and joinery details. Drawings will be used to develop furniture designs and proportions. Introduction to CAD (computer-aided
drafting) to draw simple geometric objects, using editing techniques: extrusion, sweeping and revolving. Create 2D drawings from 3D models, drawing sheet set up and drawing
output. Second term focuses on CAD drawing development using text editing, associative dimensioning and layering information. Advanced objects formed by grouping entities
for multiple edits and generating sections from the CAD object. CAD objects integrated with a CNC (computer numeric control) system to produce the object in the shop. Course is
open to non-majors.

Woodworking for Crafters. A course for beginning and experienced woodworkers; building projects for personal use, gifts or for sale. The first project is a set of oval
Shaker nesting boxes. The second sequence of the course will focus on additional techniques required to complete band saw boxes and small boxes using box joints.

Windsor Chair Construction. This sequence of two courses is devoted to building one project, a Windsor chair. To complete the Windsor chair, students must register
for the entire sequence. Commitment to these two courses will result in a distinctive furniture piece that will become an heirloom in the students family. Intermediate
woodworking skill level is required.

Wood Technology: Understanding Wood. Topics include: wood anatomy (also basic forestry and tree framing), wood species and uses, lumbering (self and
industrial), drying (self and industrial), lumber grading and wood products, glues, wood coloration and color shifts, joinery theory, shop safety (dust collection, toxic
woods, hearing protection), fasteners and hardware.

Woodworking Techniques. Machinery alignment and adjustment, sharpening, clamping and clamping jigs, wood bending, veneering and lamination, lathe
turning basics, shaping and molding, blades, cutters, and bits.

Wood Finishing. Surface preparation (sanding and scraping), staining (oil, alcohol, water, gel, dye chemicals), wipe-on finishes, brush-on finishes, sprayon finishes, waxes, and finish care.

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