LibGuides: Grade 11 and 12: Custom Woodworking TWJ3E and TWJ4E: Fundamentals

Suggested Databases

Environmental Studies In Context This link opens in a new window
This database contains information on the environmental effects of the wood industry as well as other topics.
Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Journals and reference sources covering the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and many other subjects.
Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Online experience of contextual information on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events.

Logins for all VLC databases are found on the back of the VLC Bookmark.

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Calculators for Construction
Blocklayer.com offers free construction calculators. Figure out measurements for stairs, roofs, wall framing, and much more.
Foundation Squaring Calculator
Make sure your foundation is perfectly right with this calculator.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator
Easily convert fractions to decimals.
How to Read a Tape Measure
Learn how to read a tape measure and ensure precise measurements.
Conversion Calculator
Use this calculator to convert from imperial to metric.

Woods to Know
Learn about a specific wood - its relative density, how strong it is, how much the wood will shrink dimensionally, and how easy it is to work with hand tools and machinery.
Tools
Information on tools needed for woodworking.
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - Official National Site

ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Ask your LCI for the username and password. Do a curriculum search for "technological education" and a course search for "construction technology."

Fine Woodworking - Tools and Materials
Information about hand tools
Cabinet Styles Defined
Pictures and descriptions of kitchen cabinet styles.
A Complete Guide to Furniture Styles
The Bassett Furniture blog describes the many styles of furniture.
Wood Joints - Which Woodworking Joints Should You Use?
Learn about different types of woodworking joints from the Woodworkers Guild of America.

Suggested search terms for Destiny:

Your First Workshop by Aimé Fraser
ISBN: 1561586889
Publication Date: 2005-02-01
A bewildering variety of tools, clever marketing copy, and lack of knowledge can lead even the most determined new woodworker to make many unnecessary purchases, causing frustration or retreat. Written for true beginners, Your First Shop offers inspiration and encouragement, guiding readers toward smart tool choices by providing realistic, reliable information. Topics include how each tool is used and what it is used for.

National Lumber Grades Authority
Responsible for the establishment, issuance, publication, amendment and interpretation of Canadian lumber grading rules and standards.
Canadian Forest Industry Associations
A list of forest and wood associations
Wood Manufacturing Council
Official site of the Wood Manufacturing Council
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
OHS Answers Fact Sheets - Woodworking Machines

Grades are designated by numbers, letters and words. Lumber is stamped with a grade mark that quickly identifies its quality.

No. 2 and better is used for general construction
Economy is excellent for non-code construction
Select is best for exposed framing and where high structural integrity is important