Maintenance should include
- making minor adjustments (e.g., saw blade adjustments, block plane knife/throat adjustment)
- informing instructor of tool problems and identifying when tool replacement is necessary.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to maintain a sharp edge on cutting tools?
- What are the expectations on job sites regarding tool ownership? How is this different from expectations at school?
NCCER Standards:
Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills
- 00103-04 Introduction to Hand Tools
Carpentry Fundamentals: Level 1
- 27103-06 Hand and Power Tools