• Instructor:     Mr. Don Weiers
    Phone: 724-539-9788 x324
    Email:don.weiers@ewctc.net

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    Triangle Tech
    Thaddeus Stevens COllege of Technology

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  • Woodworking Technology is...
    the design and construction of custom furniture, cabinets, and finished wood products Cabinetmakers and millworkers are skilled professionals who are comfortable working with technically sophisticated equipment in a manufacturing setting. A large portion of the cabinetmaker’s job is to set up and operate a variety of machines in order to craft kitchen cabinets, doors, tables, desks, chairs, etc. Students in this program will learn how to draw and read blueprints to determine specific material needs, from the type of wood to the required finish. Instruction will also cover hardware installation, finishing procedures, assembly, and installation work.

    TEACHER QUOTE:       “A person who never made a mistake, never did anything."

    3 YEAR BREAKDOWN

    Year 1
    Construction cluster
    Hand tool safety
    Portable power tool  
    Lumber/Materials
    Wall plaque
    Wall shelf

    Year 2
    Sawing
    Joinery
    Milling
    Finishing
    CNC router operations
    Projects
    Live work
    Career exploration
    Portfolio

    Year 3
    Shaping
    Plastic laminates
    Finishing 
    CNC operations
    Live work
    Career exploration
    Portfolio