BCT159 — Furniture Design and Construction
5 , 3 lecture periods 3 lab periods Wood furniture-making techniques for hobbyists and professionals. Includes basic material; tools and equipment safety and use; basic techniques and joint construction; advanced areas of furniture construction; metal fittings/fasteners and their application; advanced techniques in furniture making; drafting and workshop geometry; furniture designs and construction details; and restoration, repairs, and wood finishing. Demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment for furniture making. Demonstrate basic techniques and joint construction for furniture. Demonstrate advanced areas of furniture construction. Discuss metal fittings/fasteners and their application in furniture making. Demonstrate advanced furniture making techniques. Demonstrate the use of drafting and workshop geometry. Demonstrate various furniture designs and construction details. Discuss restoration, repairs, and wood finishing techniques. Outline: Basic Materials Woods (hardwoods and softwoods) Veneers and manufactured boards Plastics, leathers, and metals Adhesives and abrasives Tools and Equipment Safety and Use Cabinet maker’s bench and accessories Hand tools Portable power tools and accessories Woodworking machinery Workshop layout and furnishings Basic Techniques and Joint Construction Wood preparation Edge jointing, dadoes, and rabbets Mortise and tenon and dowel joints Dovetailing Miters, scribes, and scarf joints Advanced Areas of Furniture Construction Carcass const
Prerequisites: BCT147