Course Title: Scroll Saw Operations: Introductory Course
Course
Number: Course 307
Instructor:
John Foley
Course
Description:
An
introductory course to Scroll Saw Operations. This course requires no prior
experience beyond the VWC Orientation Class and a strong desire to become more
familiar with the safe usage of the scroll saws. It will consist of three, two
hour sessions taken over consecutive weeks.
Skills and knowledge to be gained:
·
The course aims to make the student basically
conversant with scroll saws along with their safe usage and workshop practice.
·
Blades and selection for specific projects.
·
Safe settings for both speed and tension of the
blades.
·
Understanding of the selection of suitable materials
for scroll saw projects.
·
Layout and use of adhesives.
·
Proper use of lighting for operations on the scroll
saw.
·
An understanding of the various basic techniques to
use to achieve maximum benefit from the scroll saw, and an ability to choose
from these the best techniques for the job in hand.
Machines and tools to be used:
Emphasis for the course will be on the scroll saw tools found and used in
the workshop.
Learning process/procedure:
The learning process will be a hands-on experience. Participants will receive
demonstrations of how various scroll saws are safely and correctly used, including
any unusual, (though still safe), ways that they may be employed to broaden
their versatility. The demonstrations will be followed by participants having
time to practice using the machines themselves. A course project will be
completed by each student.
Prerequisite skills; what level of
competency/expertise is required for safe, successful participation:
This is an
introductory course and as such requires no prior experience beyond the VWC
orientation class. A desire to become more familiar with the scroll saws would
of course be a great asset.
Project/product to be made:
The main
intent of the class is familiarization with the equipment being introduced, not
the completion of any particular project. However, there will be included in
the course a specific project designed to exercise the skills learnt during the
sessions.
Duration of course:
Three, two-hour
sessions taken over 3 consecutive weeks.
Cost of materials beyond the basic $10 fee:
There will
be an additional charge of $5 to cover project materials.
Before
signing up for any of the VWC courses, would you please try to check with your
calendar to make sure that you will be free and able to attend for all of the
sessions for that class and not just some of them. Many Thanks.