In this lesson, you will dive deeper into the Rough Milling process and learn more about each of the steps. Watch the video below before moving on to the additional topics covering the individual tools involved in the rough milling process.
In this final exercise, you will practice milling boards 4 square under the supervision of your in-house Mentor/Evaluator. When both you and your Evaluator feel you are ready, you will be evaluated against the WCA Skill Standards to show your proficiency. Click on the Materials tab above to view/download the relevant standards as listed below:
Note that you will choose just one of the last two crosscut options after consulting with your Evaluator. You may do both if you choose to, but you will need to purchase extra assessment credits for one of them if you want it recorded in the WCA records.
Your Evaluator will videotape you performing the operations while doing the evaluation. These videos will be uploaded to the following link for auditing by the WCA:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/CMC0IH0dCuTaQx87XQPq
After successfully passing the five milling tool operations, you will have earn the WCA Sawblade Certification; the first level certification that the WCA offers. Congratulations!
In this lesson, you will dive deeper into the Final Milling process and learn more about each of the steps. Watch the video below before moving on to the additional topics covering the individual tools involved in the final milling process.
In this lesson, you will be introduced to the Machining and Milling process, with a focus on milling lumber “4 Square”; one of the most fundamental skills for woodworkers aspiring to do high end work.
Milling “4 Square” involves taking rough lumber and turning it into pieces (or blanks) with flat, parallel faces and straight, parallel edges that are square to the faces with clean cut ends that are square to the faces and edges. The resulting piece should measure within +/- 1/64″ of the target dimensions in thickness, width, and length. Watch the video below for more information: