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Carpentry

1. Describe the function of the following tools:

1. Band saw
   
2. Belt sander
   
3. Jig saw
   
4. Miter saw
5. Radial arm saw
6. Router
7. Shaper
8. Wood lathe

2. Demonstrate how to use the following tools:

1. Block plane
   
2. Circular saw (cut a straight line)
   
3. Framing square
   
4. Hammer
   
5. Hand saw (cut a straight line)
   
6. Level
   
7. Measuring Tape
   
8. Nail set
   
9. Plumb bob
   
10. Wood chisel
    

3. Describe the use of and distinguish between the following types of nails:

1. 20 penny
   
2. 16 penny
   
3. 12 penny
   
4. 8 penny
   
5. 6 penny
   
6. Finish
7. Brad
8. Roofing
9. Screw nail
10. Sinker
11. Common
12. Galvanized

4. Assist in erecting a frame building not less then 6 x 8 feet (1.8 meters x 2.4 meters) in ground dimensions, with a gable roof, and with at least one door and one win-dow, demonstrating ability to measure and use of tools form requirement 2.
5. When building the above project, use all of these features:

1. Floor joist
   
2. Sub floor
   
3. Shoe plate
   
4. Top plate
   
5. Double plate
   
6. Conventional roof or trusses
   
7. Felt roof
   
8. Shingles
   
9. Window with weight-bearing header
   
10. Door with weight-bearing header
    
11. Fascia on eaves
    
12. Siding
    

Note: Participants must be 16 years and older to use power tools.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 1929

Vocational
General Conference
2001 Edition