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Prof. Fee: $10
Homework: no
Hours/Week: 0
Max/Min Students: 12/4
Grade Range: 6-12Richard Belaire, 2012-13
Professional Fee: $10
Material Fee: $25
Participants will be taught the basics of wood-frame construction, home electrical wiring, basic plumbing, and drywall installation and finishing. Lessons will include: interpreting building blueprints, a discussion of various power and hand tools, framing a simple 2x4" wall commonly used in home construction, wiring an electrical outlet and wall switch, re-wiring a lamp, water supply and drain lines, faucet repair, toilet valve replacement, drywall installation and taping, painting, ceramic tile installation and grouting, and possibly more as time permits.
Students will have the opportunity to complete 2 or 3 simple woodworking projects. Previous students are welcome to attend if interested in further practice.
Planned lessons to include:
* a description and discussion of various power and hand tools, including saws, drills, chisels (sharpening and use)
* varieties of wood used in construction and woodworking,
* finishing wood (sanding, sealing, varnishing)
* understanding building blueprints,
* framing a simple 2x4" wall commonly used in home construction, including
* drywall installation and joint taping,
* priming and painting,
* ceramic tile installation and grouting
* electrical, including
* wire sizes, fuses, circuit breakers
* wiring electrical outlets and wall switches,
* re-wiring a lamp or small appliance,
* water supply and drain lines,
* faucet and toilet installation and repair,
* some automotive and small-engine related topics,
* how to interpret a property survey,
* installation and repair of basic door handles and locks
This is a hands-on class and I expect students to be good listeners, willing to try all class activities, and to obey all safety instructions.
Students should provide: eye protection, dust mask, and painting clothes.
** This ID is assigned to classes not on the current class schedule. The codes and descriptions are available then to revive to offer again. **
Details:Class meets on Monday from 7:30 PM to 8:25 PM