Introduction to construction Carpentry – Orientation to the Trade Introduction to construction

Modules Orientation to the Trade - 27101 Hand and Power Tools - 27103 Reading Plans and Elevations - 27104

Standards & Vocabulary GPS Focus Standards: ACT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades. Finish Carpentry Rough Carpentry Takeoff

History of carpentry Primitive carpentry – end of Stone Age Stone tools to shape wood Shelters, animal traps, boats 4000 – 2000 B.C. – copper tools, bronze tools Egyptians Mitering, mortising, dovetails, paneling Not matched by Europeans until 1300-1500 A.D.

History of carpentry (cont) Denmark & Germany – 5000 B.C. Timber dwellings – 100 ft. long England Mortised & fishtail joints – pre Roman Saws, hatchets, rasps, knives, early turned objects, carpenters brace Wooden Castles predate stone Carpenters would still build floors, paneling, doors, roofs

History of carpentry (cont) Renaissance Dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alps-uk.com/StPauls1_WEB.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.alps-uk.com/dls.htm&usg=__varvPoWmhRKiHKIQ52mi1w49mYI=&h=1159&w=847&sz=133&hl=en&start=11&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=ElOl7iSWmQQLLM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=110&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dst%2Bpauls%2Bcathedral%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:*%26tbs%3Disch:1 Sheldonian Theater in Oxford 68 ft. roof http://www.headington.org.uk/oxon/broad/buildings/south/sheldonian.htm

History of carpentry (cont) George W. Snow Balloon framing in Colonial America - 1840 Cheaper, quicker Machine made studs, nails

Pros and Cons Today Platform framing has replaced balloon framing

Platform or Western framing

Modern carpentry Synthetic materials Improved tools Particle board, wallboard, plastics, laminates Improved tools

Modern carpentry Modern Carpenters must have more knowledge Do rough and finish work Planning/performing work Drawings for layout Perform takeoff Assemble materials Schedule/check work – levels, squares, rules Tools Power actuated Pneumatic tools Lifts Material knowledge

Opportunities in construction industry Largest industry in United States Levels – see section 4.0.0 on page 1.8 Journeyman carpenter Master carpenter Foreman/lead carpenter Supervisor Safety manager Estimator Architect General contractor Construction manager Contractor/owner Lifelong process

Formal training Declining in recent years BAT – 1937 and no change in 30 years NCCER – National Center for Construction Education and Research Standardized training throughout U.S.

Apprenticeship program Learn from the master Real skills vs. theory Available while still in High School

Apprenticeship program Employee responsibilities Professionalism Honesty Loyalty Willingness to learn Take responsibility Cooperate Rules and regulations Tardiness/absenteeism

Apprenticeship program Employer responsibilities Employed under conditions that result in normal advancement Classroom instruction and on the job training Pay a share of apprentice costs

Human relations Work well with others Common sense Friendly Pleasant Cooperative Adaptable Sociable Work with supervisors Demanding Sometimes unfair

productivity Produce at certain level Will outweigh attitude All employees measured by how much quality work they safely turn out

Attitude Bad attitude =Number 1 reason people are fired Safer Effects others Makes job more interesting How supervisor “sees” you

Safety obligations Obligated to work safely Everyone's responsibility if you see something that is not safe – report it OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act

Complete the Review Questions on page 1.20 Complete Trade Terms Quiz on page 1.22 Write out the questions with correct answer Keep in binder – we will review as a class