Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Furniture Manufacturing: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other Arkansas CTE sets

Trees

  • A001.

    Discuss a structural diagram of a treeA001

  • A002.

    Explain the functions of different parts of a treeA002

  • A003.

    Name and identify conifers and broad leaf speciesA003

  • A004.

    Explain processes and functions of a tree on the microscopic level, such as photo synthesis, movement of water, etc.A004

Forestry

  • B001.

    Identify major forest regions in the United StatesB001

  • B002.

    Discuss local forest regions and their impact on local economiesB002

  • B003.

    Practice forest measurements on a short timber cruiseB003

  • B004.

    Discuss forest protection (fires, insects, and diseases)B004

Environmental Issues

  • C001.

    Discuss the issue of protecting forests (local forest, rain forests, etc.)C001

  • C002.

    Explain the term "sustainable forestry" and view video by Patrick MooreC002

  • C003.

    Explain the terms "selective cutting" and "clear cutting" and their applicationsC003

  • C004.

    Discuss current environmental issues, such as the Kyoto Protocol, global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, etc.C004

Lumber and Lumber Grading

  • D001.

    Collect and identify samples of various wood speciesD001

  • D002.

    List the working characteristics of various wood speciesD002

  • D003.

    List natural defects in woodD003

  • D004.

    Name grades of softwood lumberD004

  • D005.

    Name grades of hardwood lumberD005

  • D006.

    List different sawing patterns for lumber and their preferred useD006

  • D007.

    Identify the commercial value of various wood species in different lumber gradesD007

Wood Moisture Relationship and Lumber Drying

  • E001.

    Explain the term "relative humidity" as it relates to lumberE001

  • E002.

    Explain the transport of water in lumberE002

  • E003.

    Describe the process of shrinkage and swelling in woodE003

  • E004.

    Describe problems caused by wood moisture in manufacturing wood productsE004

  • E005.

    Measure the moisture content of different wood samples using a moisture meterE005

  • E006.

    Measure wood movements under changing climatic conditionsE006

  • E007.

    Describe ideal conditions for storing lumberE007

  • E008.

    List methods of drying lumberE008

  • E009.

    Explain the process of drying lumber in a kilnE009

  • E010.

    Describe drying-related defects in lumber and their causesE010

Veneer and Wood Composites

  • F001.

    Describe different methods and applications in producing veneersF001

  • F002.

    Describe the correct storage and handling of veneersF002

  • F003.

    Define the field of wood compositesF003

  • F004.

    List advantages and disadvantages of wood compositesF004

  • F005.

    Identify the commercial value of different wood composite materialsF005

Design

  • G001.

    Describe good principles in designG001

  • G002.

    Discuss methods of constructing furnitureG002

  • G003.

    Explain design and function of a projectG003

  • G004.

    Discuss aesthetic proportions and features of wood components and furnitureG004

  • G005.

    Discuss the impact that grain patterns, stains, colors, etc., have on a selected projectG005

  • G006.

    Discuss appropriate surfaces (visible and nonvisible) for the selected projectG006

  • G007.

    Select an appropriate connection methodG007

  • G008.

    Discuss the characteristics of functional and nonfunctional designG008

Information Gathering

  • H001.

    Select project components and raw materials from books, catalogues, Internet, etc.H001

  • H002.

    Discuss assembly drawings and assembly directions for project componentsH002

  • H003.

    Discuss norms and regulations (i.e., OSHA, ISO, etc.) that pertain to the projectH003

Work Flow

  • I001.

    Sequence work steps for the projectI001

  • I002.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of machinery and tools required for the projectI002

  • I003.

    Discuss appropriate preventive measures for job safety and health protectionI003

  • I004.

    Determine labor hours for the project (including time for helpers)I004

  • I005.

    Develop a format for customer invoicingI005

Project Presentation

  • J001.

    Review bill of materials and labor estimatesJ001

  • J002.

    Determine the total overhead cost for the projectJ002

  • J003.

    Discuss advantages of design features and workmanship incorporated in the projectJ003

  • J004.

    Prepare a customer presentationJ004

Measurement

  • K001.

    Measure length using a rule or tape measureK001

  • K002.

    Measure objects using a slide caliper and micrometerK002

  • K003.

    Measure objects using metric and customary measuring systemsK003

  • K004.

    Perform basic mathematical computations used in measurementK004

  • K005.

    Explain the term "board foot"K005

  • K006.

    Determine the board footage of actual boardsK006

  • K007.

    Calculate the board footage of volumetric objects, such as a bunk of lumber, capacity of a dry kiln, etc.K007

  • K008.

    Describe other measuring systems common in the national and international trade of forest and wood products, such as chord, bole, etc.K008

Area and Volumetric Calculations

  • L001.

    Calculate material requirements for square and triangular areasL001

  • L002.

    Apply formula for calculating area and circumference of a circle in an industry-specific applicationL002

  • L003.

    Calculate the ft³ of a wooden blockL003

  • L004.

    Calculate the volume of wood in a logL004

Angles

  • M001.

    Review basic geometric conceptsM001

  • M002.

    Draw different angles, and determine their degreesM002

  • M003.

    Measure different angles on woodworking machineryM003

  • M004.

    Add and subtract anglesM004

  • M005.

    Discuss application of compound anglesM005

Percentages

  • N001.

    Calculate percentages using industry examplesN001

  • N002.

    Calculate reject rates of machine runsN002

  • N003.

    Calculate total material requirementsN003

Wood Moisture Calculations

  • O001.

    Determine moisture content in woodO001

  • O002.

    Observe and measure dimensional changes in woodO002

  • O003.

    Calculate incremental, dimensional changes in woodO003

Project Cost

  • P001.

    Discuss prices for different raw materialsP001

  • P002.

    Calculate total material cost of a projectP002

Feed Speed

  • Q001.

    Measure feed rates of various woodworking machinesQ001

  • Q002.

    Calculate expected machine outputQ002

  • Q003.

    Observe and discuss surface qualities at different machine speedsQ003

Planning a Project with a Working Drawing

  • R001.

    Sketch an example of each type of drawing techniqueR001

  • R002.

    Discuss "exploded view"R002

  • R003.

    Produce a working drawingR003

  • R004.

    Draw the selected class project in the appropriate drawing styleR004

  • R005.

    Sketch and dimension a floor planR005

Bill of Materials

  • S001.

    Determine a bill of materials for project constructionS001

  • S002.

    Develop a format for customer invoicing that shows bill of materials and costsS002

Safety

  • T001.

    Explain the term "OSHA," and state some regulations covered by OSHAT001

  • T002.

    Recite the emergency plan for the shopT002

  • T003.

    Discuss hearing lossT003

  • T004.

    Describe personal protective equipment (PPE) used in a woodworking facilityT004

  • T005.

    Explain the term "MSDS" and the information it containsT005

  • T006.

    Discuss machine guards and the importance of having them in place at all timesT006

  • T007.

    Name the basic safety rules for electrical equipmentT007

  • T008.

    Practice a "lock-out – tag-out procedure" on one stationary woodworking machine in your facilityT008

Hand Tools

  • U001.

    Review hand tools used in the woodworking tradeU001

  • U002.

    Discuss basic safety rules for using hand toolsU002

  • U003.

    Discuss typical applications of hand toolsU003

  • U004.

    State proper techniques for using hand toolsU004

Tool Sharpening

  • V001.

    Describe safety precautions followed while sharpening hand toolsV001

  • V002.

    List different tool materials, their properties, and preferred applicationsV002

  • V003.

    Explain operation of the grinderV003

  • V004.

    Practice sharpening tools using a grinderV004

  • V005.

    Discuss advantages of automatic grinding equipmentV005

  • V006.

    Practice sharpening and honingV006

Use of Power Tools

  • W001.

    Explain general safety procedures for the use of power toolsW001

  • W002.

    Explain specific safety procedures for portable power toolsW002

  • W003.

    Practice operation of portable power tools, applying appropriate safety proceduresW003

  • W004.

    Explain specific safety procedures for stationary power toolsW004

  • W005.

    Practice operation of stationary power tools, applying appropriate safety proceduresW005

Operation of Power Tools (apply to each machine installed in the shop)

  • X001.

    Explain the function of each machineX001

  • X002.

    Perform tool change and bring each machine back into operational statusX002

  • X003.

    Perform preventive maintenance procedures on each machineX003

Preparing Stock for Layout

  • Y001.

    Select the appropriate stock for a jobY001

  • Y002.

    Glue stock to rough size using proper clamping proceduresY002

  • Y003.

    Square rough stock to actual size for the jobY003

Wood Sanding

  • Z001.

    Explain the purpose of sandingZ001

  • Z002.

    Define terms used in sanding woodZ002

  • Z003.

    Describe different abrasives and their common applicationsZ003

  • Z004.

    Sand wood parts using a hand held abrasiveZ004

  • Z005.

    Sand wood parts with a power sanderZ005

  • Z006.

    Change abrasive on a power sanderZ006

Fasteners

  • AA001.

    Identify types and purposes of fasteners related to woodworkingAA001

  • AA002.

    Explore style, functionality, and cost of fasteners from catalogues and the InternetAA002

  • AA003.

    Use at least three different kinds of fasteners in woodworking projectsAA003

Adhesives

  • BB001.

    Identify appropriate adhesives for assembling various projectsBB001

  • BB002.

    Apply adhesivesBB002

Cutting Joints with Power Equipment and Hand Tools

  • CC001.

    Explain the technique for constructing basic jointsCC001

  • CC002.

    Lay out wood joints on stockCC002

  • CC003.

    Construct examples of basic jointsCC003

Assembly Techniques

  • DD001.

    Explain procedures for assembling a jobDD001

  • DD002.

    Complete a trial assemblyDD002

  • DD003.

    Assemble a job using prepared stock and appropriate adhesives, clamps, and fastening devicesDD003

Finishing

  • EE001.

    Discuss terms related to finishing wooden furnitureEE001

  • EE002.

    State safety procedures related to finishing wooden furnitureEE002

  • EE003.

    Describe the safe storage of finishesEE003

  • EE004.

    Identify types of finishes and their purposeEE004

  • EE005.

    Select an appropriate finish for a jobEE005

  • EE006.

    Apply finishes using manual devices such as a sponge, paint brush, or rollerEE006

  • EE007.

    Explain the proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of manual devices used in applying finishesEE007

  • EE008.

    Apply finishes with a spray gunEE008

  • EE009.

    Clean equipment, store supplies, and dispose of excess materials properlyEE009

Wood Veneers and Laminates

  • FF001.

    Define terms involved with laminates and veneersFF001

  • FF002.

    Apply laminates and veneers to wood partsFF002

Assembling an Advanced Project

  • GG001.

    True up stock for project constructionGG001

  • GG002.

    Clamp all stock to rough sizeGG002

  • GG003.

    Square rough stock to correct sizeGG003

  • GG004.

    Sand stock using power sanderGG004

  • GG005.

    Cut all joints laid out on stockGG005

  • GG006.

    Assemble project using prepared stock and appropriate fastening devicesGG006

  • GG007.

    Perform finish sanding and scrapingGG007

  • GG008.

    Apply finish to advanced projectGG008

Careers in Wood Manufacturing Industry

  • HH001.

    Discuss careers within the wood manufacturing industryHH001

  • HH002.

    List local business and industries involved in wooden furniture makingHH002

  • HH003.

    Visit a local business or industry involved in the wood manufacturing industryHH003

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Furniture Manufacturing

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