Basic Joinery Techniques
Learn foundational joinery skills, including measuring, cutting, and assembling wood projects.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the foundational techniques and skills needed in joinery. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction, participants will learn essential woodworking methods, tools, and safety procedures.
Course Duration:
6 weeks (3 sessions per week, 3 hours per session)
Week 1: Introduction to Joinery
Session 1: Orientation and Safety
- Welcome and course overview
- Workshop safety rules and protocols
- Introduction to personal protective equipment (PPE)
Session 2: Tools and Materials
- Overview of essential joinery tools (hand tools and power tools)
- Types of wood and their properties
- Tool maintenance and care
Session 3: Basic Measuring and Marking
- Techniques for accurate measuring and marking
- Understanding and using different types of rulers, squares, and gauges
- Hands-on practice with measuring and marking
Week 2: Basic Cutting Techniques
Session 4: Sawing Basics
- Introduction to various saws (handsaws, jigsaws, circular saws)
- Techniques for straight and curved cuts
- Hands-on practice with sawing
Session 5: Planing and Smoothing
- Using hand planes for surface smoothing and shaping
- Introduction to power planers
- Hands-on practice with planing
Session 6: Chiseling Techniques
- Selecting and maintaining chisels
- Techniques for precise chisel work
- Hands-on practice with chiseling
Week 3: Joinery Techniques
Session 7: Butt Joints and Lap Joints
- Introduction to basic joinery concepts
- Techniques for creating butt joints and lap joints
- Hands-on practice with joint making
Session 8: Mortise and Tenon Joints
- Understanding mortise and tenon joinery
- Techniques for creating strong and precise mortise and tenon joints
- Hands-on practice with mortise and tenon joints
Session 9: Dovetail Joints
- Introduction to dovetail joinery
- Techniques for creating dovetail joints
- Hands-on practice with dovetail joints
Week 4: Assembly and Finishing
Session 10: Assembly Techniques
- Techniques for aligning and clamping joints
- Using adhesives and fasteners
- Hands-on practice with assembly
Session 11: Sanding and Finishing
- Techniques for sanding and surface preparation
- Introduction to different types of finishes (stain, varnish, paint)
- Hands-on practice with finishing
Session 12: Project Planning and Design
- Basics of project planning and design
- Creating simple joinery project plans
- Selecting materials and tools for projects
Week 5: Project Work
Session 13-15: Individual Project Construction
- Students will design and construct a small joinery project (e.g., a box, shelf, or small table)
- Guided assistance and feedback from instructors
Week 6: Finalization and Review
Session 16: Project Completion
- Finalizing projects
- Applying finishing touches and finishes
- Peer and instructor review of projects
Session 17: Course Review and Assessment
- Review of key concepts and techniques learned
- Practical assessment and feedback
- Discussion of challenges and solutions encountered during the course
Session 18: Graduation and Certification
- Presentation of completed projects
- Awarding of certificates
- Course feedback and celebration
Course Materials:
- All necessary materials and tools will be provided
- Students are encouraged to bring their own basic tools if they have them