MARR 31 - Yacht Joinery

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: MARR 30

Advanced joinery projects are covered in this course. Projects include lamination techniques, biscuit joinery, and rabbeted moldings. In addition, lightweight composite furniture will be discussed and demonstrated. Hands-on instruction in the use of the radial arm and table saws, mortising machine, shaper, and router is also provided

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Introduce the student to the quality standards expected in the marine industry.
  • Have the student gain a proficiency in the use of all the wood shop tools.
  • Have the student show proficiency in the construction of joints commonly found in boat interior construction.
  • Practice router fundamentals including construction of templates.
  • Practice installing plastic laminates onto plywood.
  • Practice making shop sketches.
  • Construct a Joiner's Mallet
  • Construct a rolling tool cabinet which, will incorporate the use of blueprint reading, a range of joinery skills and which will meet yacht quality standards.