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CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
C. D. M.
CABINETMAKING AND MILL WORK
College Catalog Descriptions:
113 APPLICATION OF MILL CABINET TOOLING (4)
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 9 hours
This course covers standard milling practices including alignment, set-up and use of machinery and tooling. Topics such as shop practice with hand and power tools are studied. Applications including ripping, jointing, planning, shaping, boring, routing and sanding are also reviewed with emphasis on safety.
115 ORIENTATION, MATERIALS AND DETAILING (5)
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 9 hours
This course reviews history of cabinet making, study of cabinet making materials, trade terminology, drafting principles and hand sketching and detailing practices.
116 APPLICATION OF HAND AND POWER TOOLS (3)
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours
This course studies shop practice with hand and power tools including portable electric tools, alignment and use of machinery, applications such as ripping, jointing, planning and sanding. Safety practices are also covered in this course.
117 DRAFTING AND BLUEPRINT READING (3)
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours
This course covers basic drafting techniques, building plans and specifications, trade terminology, hand sketching and detailing, as well as applications in material take-off.
126 STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION AND STOCK BILLING (4)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 113, 115 and Carpentry 105 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 9 hours
This course studies construction standards and materials such as fasteners, hardware, glass, and finishing. General ordering procedures and stock billing methods are also reviewed.
127 HAND AND MACHINE TOOLS (5)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 113, 115 and Carpentry 105 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 9 hours
Topics covered in this course include, trade terminology, hand sketching, working drawings and specifications, use of hand and power woodworking tools, set-up, alignment and operation of power machines, demonstration of standard milling practices. Safety practices will also be reviewed
130 CABINETRY (3)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours
This course covers stock billing procedures, modular and standard construction, wood finishes and finishing methods, installation methods including squaring and clamping, face frames and counter dies and blind nailing, as well as installation of residential and commercial cabinetry.
138 ADVANCED DETAILING (3)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours
This course studies hand sketching and complete job requirements, full size layout of cabinetry, designing and drafting procedures, and production of scaled working drawings.
139 HAND AND POWER TOOL APPLICATION (3)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours
This course focuses on set-up, alignment and operation of power machines. With emphasis on safe procedures, topics covered include fundamental and advanced machine operations, basic machinery care, cutting to a pattern and the use of templates.
141 ADVANCED LAYOUT AND DETAILING PROCEDURES (4)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 2.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours
This course studies counter die and template layout, hand sketching, layout procedures, development of complete working drawings, and full scale layout of mill-type cabinetry.
142 ADVANCED MACHINE WORK (4)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 2.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours
Topics covered in this course include cabinet measuring methods and cutting to a pattern or template on trim saws and shapers.
143 CABINET INSTALLATION AND LAMINATED PLASTIC (4)
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 126, 127 and Carpentry 130 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 2.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours
This course studies practical installation of various types of residential and commercial cabinetry and fixtures. Cutting and application of most types of laminated plastic are also studied in this course.
150 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES I (4)
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 6 hours
This course covers applied mathematics, introductory detailing, fundamental cabinet design standards, basic machine operations and cabinet assembly methods.
151 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES II (4)
Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 6 hours
This course focuses on advanced detailing, advanced cabinet design standards, advanced machine operations and advanced cabinet assembly methods.
170 INTRODUCTION TO CNC WOODWORKING MACHINING CENTER (3)
Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours
This course presents an introduction to the use of a CNC Woodworking Machinery Station. Topics include safety, speeds, feeds, tooling, setups, and programming, which will include related attachments and accessories for the machining center.
200 FURNITURE DESIGN, HISTORY, AND CONSTRUCTION (4)
Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 3 hours
This course provides an exploration of three-dimensional furniture design through the media of wood, metal, glass, plastic and casting resins. Basic drawing and planning skills, design skills, and advanced woodworking skills are covered. Students will create their own interpretations of traditional and contemporary furniture.
210 WOODWORKING LAB (2)
Lab: 6 hours
This course is a review of skills needed in woodworking. Substantial time is devoted to the practical application of these skills. Students are allowed to design and construct projects of their own determination.