Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30
Course Configurations
COCA8B
Module 8B:Portable Power Tools (Core)
Note: The tools listed in Modules 8A and 8B can be interchanged depending on individual capability and equipment availability to complete a project.
Outcome
Develop increasing proficiency with a larger number of portable power tools.
Indicators
(a) | Demonstrate the proper technique for making crosscuts, rip cuts and cutting panel products with a circular saw as well as changing the depth of cut and selecting and installing the correct blade. |
(b) | Demonstrate the proper technique for cutting with a reciprocating saw including selecting and installing the correct blade. |
(c) | Demonstrate the proper use of a pneumatic nailer and/or stapler including loading the nails/staples and connecting and disconnecting the air hose (if applicable). |
(d) | Demonstrate the proper technique for using an electric sander including replacing the sandpaper. |
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R071404
Inside the Carpenter's Toolbox
This program from the Tools of the Trade Series covers the tools and construction materials carpenters depend on every day. Examples of construction materials include manufactured wood products such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-beam joists, glu-lams and fasteners. The video covers carpentry tools that are divided into four groups: planning and drawing, measuring and marking, cutting and shaping and fastening and assembling. The video also explains the three types of carpentry: rough, finish and general. Safety is reinforced throughout the program.
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R052833
Carpentry. Student Textbook with Canadian Resource Supplement(5th ed.)
This comprehensive resource includes photographs, diagrams and charts. There are 16 units covering 70 chapters and an introduction with a brief summary designed to help develop and upgrade the skills and competencies required in the trade. The book has a glossary, an index and several appendices.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
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Carpentry. Instructor's Resource Guide