7. Project Builds.

7. Project Builds.

You will create both builds.

Bird Feeder.

Tools Needed: Saw or jigsaw, sander, Drill and Screws OR Nails and Hammer

Materials:

  • 1” x 4” x 8 foot piece of cedar or pressure treated wood for outside durability

  • Nails/screws

  • Wood glue

  • Screw-in cup hook

    Paint/stain (optional)

Step-by-Step Build:

  1. Cut 3 pieces to 11” and 3 pieces to 9”.

  2. Take 2 of the 9” pieces and cut it to make a peak at the top.

  3. Cut one of the 11” pieces in half long ways.

4. Cut 2 of the 11’ pieces at 45 degrees on length of one side.

5. Note: If you are using screws you need to drill a pilot hole first so the wood doesn’t split.

6. Install the 9’ bottom to the sides.

7. Install the roof pieces.

8. Install the bottom sides.

9. Sand, paint and stain if desired.

10. Install the screw hook and hang.

Birdhouse Build Project Rubric (20 Points Total)

Score/20

Shelf Build Plan.

Tools Needed: Saw (hand or circular), Level, Drill and Screws OR Hammer and nails.

Materials:

  • ½” x 6” x 8 foot

  • Nails/screws

  • Wood glue (optional)

  • Paint/stain (optional)

Step-by-Step Build:

  1. Cut 1 piece to 24” or 2 feet.

  2. Cut 1 piece 22.5”.

  3. Cut the 22.5” piece in half lengthwise.

  4. Cut a square 5.5” x 5.5”

  5. Cut it in half diagonally to make 2 triangles.

  6. NOTE: When using screws make pilot

    holes so the wood doesn’t split.

  7. Attach the 2 triangles to the 22.5” piece.

    TIP: Use a flat surface.

11. Attach the top shelf part.

12. Sand and caulk if needed.

13. Paint or stain if desired.

14. Attach to the wall. Locate stud for best results.

Shelf Project Rubric (20 Points Total)

Score /20

Welcome to Carpentry

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Lesson Plan: Week 1 - Welcome to Carpentry (6 Hours)

Lesson Plan Document: Week 2 - Measure Twice, Cut Once (6 Hours)

Lesson Plan Document: Week 3 - Introduction to Hand Tools.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 4 - Introduction to Power Tools.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 5 - Introduction to Wood Types.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 6 – Fasteners and Joinery.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 7 – Blueprint Reading & Design.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 8 – Framing Basics.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 9 – Finish Carpentry.

Week 10 - Final Carpentry Project: Build a Small Bench with Shelf