Part of Lesson Plan: How to square a board using machine tools.

Activity Overview / Details

Transition from the paper model to the actual piece of wood stock by:

1. Showing the class a wood sample that is obviously out of square.

2. Engaging the class in a discussion about what it would take to square this board.

3. Introducing the vocabulary words joint, rip, trim, and cut to length.

4.Having the students list the following steps on the back of their squared paper.

   Step 1. Joint one edge at the jointer and mark with an X.

   Step 2. Rip the other edge to desired width at the Table saw.

   Step 3. Trim one end square and mark with an X at the power miter box or radial arm saw.

    Step 4. Crosscut the other end square and to length at the power miter box or

    radial arm saw.

        Allow for questions.