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MARR 131 - Yacht Joinery

  • Prerequisite: MARR 130

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

Contact: 90 hours lecture/lab per term

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of MARR 131, the student will be able to:

  • 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.

 
     
 

 

Toolbox layoutLaminating stock   Finished toolbox