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FIW 1018
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Title: | Introduction to Turning |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Turning |
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Course Description: | Explores the capacities of a lathe through spindle and faceplate turnings. The use of bead, cove, taper, cylindrical, v-cutslk proportion and curved line relationships are examined. Lathe components, tools, and sharpening are explored. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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Status Notes: | revised-tle,dscrptn,cmptncs,outln,crdts entered 8/11/11 LK |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Learn and practice safe lathe techniques.
2. Identify forms, wood characteristics, and shapes associated with turned objects.
3. Use a lathe and appropriate tools and accessories.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Lathe, tools, and samples of spindle and faceplate turnings
II. Types of cuts used on spindle objects
III. Faceplate turnings - the introduction to bowl making
IV. Inlay of stone, metal and other materials
V. Multiple finishes on the lathe
VI. The lathe as a bore mechanism
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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