WCA Overview
Please watch the narrated presentation below to learn what the WCA is and how the credentialing process works… Video Length: 23 min, 48 sec
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02.5 – Enrolling Your Students or Employees
As mentioned in the previous lesson, all students or employees who wish to be assessed for any credential must first join the WCA by purchasing an Individual Membership at a cost of $55. There are two ways to purchase Individual Memberships in the WCA Marketplace; either by purchasing a single membership or using the bulk […]
06.5 – Core Credential
If your program allows students to accumulate at least 120 experience hours, then you might consider testing them to the Core Credential. In addition to the experience hours, the candidate will need a total of 20 skill points, 10 more than is required for Sawblade, which is an additional five tool operations at level 2. […]
Circular Sawblades
In this lesson you will learn about circular saw blades, including their characteristics, use cases, and care and maintenance. Circular saw blades are used on tools such as table saws, sliding table saws, power miter saws, portable circular saws, radial arm saws, and other specialty saws that require a round, spinning blade. It is strongly […]
Understanding Wood Movement
In this lesson, you will put everything you’ve learned to this point to work understanding how wood moves. The concept of wood movement affects everything we do as woodworkers, so it’s important we understand how and when wood moves, how much, and what the rules are. We also learn how to recognize in what […]
Rough Milling
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.
Milling “4 Square” Exercise
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: 3.1.1 […]
Final Milling
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.
Machining and Milling Overview
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, […]
Introduction to Wood Theory
What makes a high quality woodworking project? There are, of course, many answers to this question. One obvious answer is that the craftsperson must have the necessary joinery and tool skills and attention to detail needed to create a top notch piece. The less obvious answer is that he or she also needs to have a […]