CARVER

Knowledge Woodworking tools The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes. Wood cuts Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects. Woodworking processes Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing. Types of wood Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood. Skills Tend lathe Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Operate wood sawing equipment Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes. Check quality of raw materials Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed. Turn wood Turn wood in chiefly two methods, spindle and faceplate turning. The key difference between these two is the orientation of the wood grain relative to the axis of the lathe. Clean wood surface Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants. Use wood carving knives Use specialised and custom made knives, gouges, and chisels to carve out and cut objects from wooden or paper surfaces. Carve materials Carve an object out of a materials such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it. Apply wood finishes Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance. Join wood elements Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint. Recognise signs of wood rot Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot. Manipulate wood Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood. Maintain edged hand tools Identify and repair defects in a hand tool handle or shaft. Ensure the tool is in safe working condition. Identify defective and dull cutting edges in tools and use appropriate equipment to sharpen them. Store tools correctly to maintain condition and usage safety. Sand wood Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.