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Carpentry

Describe the function of the following tools:

Band Saw

File:Bandsaw.jpg Heavy Duty Bandsaw

A band saw is a saw that can be used for woodworking, metal working, and a variety of other materials. It gets its name from its blade, consisting of a narrow band of toothed metal. This band rides on two large wheels stacked vertically with a space between them. Band saws are particularly useful for cutting irregular shapes. The radius of a curve that can be cut on a particular saw is determined by the width of the band.

Assist in Erecting a building not less than 6x8 feet in ground dimensions with a gable roof and at least one door and one window, demonstrating ability to measure and use tools from requirement 2.

This module has many different areas to consider.

1. Safety
   1. Safety is your responability.
   2. Safety on the Job site.
   3. Safety for the other people around you
   4. Enviromental safety.
2. PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
   1. What is PPE Personal Protection Equipment?
   2. Things to think about when buying PPE
   3. Codes and regulation about PPE
3. OSHA regulations
4. Tools selection
5. Materials selection and inspection
6. Blue print reading
7. Basic construction
8. Building codes
9. Permits
10. Building inspections
11. Understanding other construction that effect your task or yours effecting the next task

When building the above project, use all of these features:

Siding

Note: Participants must be 16 years old or older to use power tools.