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SkillsUSA California Cabinetmaking 2018 State Contest

Coordinator Notes The contest criteria were drawn from the CTE Curriculum Standards for the Wood and Wood Products Industry with emphasis in Cabinetmaking. The core elements to be tested are:

1. Planning and Layout – will include exercise in plan reading, estimating and cost calculations. It will include a written test and hands-on activity.

2. Materials processing and assembly – will involve layout, cutting and assembly; typical components

used in the cabinetmaking industry.

3. Tool handling and techniques – contestants will demonstrate their ability to safely transport, set-up and use hand and portable power tools.

Skills Addressed Contestants should be prepared to do the following:

● Safety and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment i.e. wear safety glasses at all times!) ● Prepare Bill of Materials (use your best penmanship!) ● Material layout (“Optimization of Material”) ● Manufacture:

○ Case and drawer construction ○ Line boring for hinge plates ○ Cut notches ○ Cut miters ○ Bore pocket hole screws ○ Biscuiting ○ Template shaping ○ Routing an edge profile ○ Edgebanding ○ Apply molding

(NOTE: this is not an exhaustive list) Contest Description: there are two components to the contest:

1. Bill of Materials (Written Test) and Material Layout worksheet: Contestants will prepare a material list for a cabinet with door, shelf, top, and upper shelf. They will need to make two copies of the Bill of Materials and Material Layout Worksheet, one to be turned in and scored and the other used by the contestant.

Material Layout Worksheet Instructions: Once you’ve completed your Bill of Materials, lay out your parts on the corresponding material by drawing a line vertically and/or horizontally.

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2. Drawer, Case, and Shelf Construction: *This year we will be assembling the drawer box on Friday

April, 20th at the Ontario Convention Center following the written test. Students should bring clamps and hand tools to cut a square notch in the back of the drawer box that day.* Contestants will receive pre-cut components of Solid Stock and Plywood Sheet Goods. Most material to be used will be rough width and rough length. Only a couple of the large components will be cut to net size. Joinery for the Top, Case, Shelf, and Drawer will have one or more of the following, butt joint, biscuit joint, miter, pocket hole, glue and nails. Contestants will receive a template to locate hinge plate holes and adjustable shelf pin holes. The Cabinet is to have hardwood edging with miters at corners, routed with an edge profile on three sides to crate the toe kick and chair rail. The Case will be assembled using biscuits as a guide and pocket hole screws to fasten components together. The Drawer Box is to be assembled using pre-machined dovetail corners. Blum MOVENTO Drawer slides will be used for the drawer (note notch at back of drawer). Drawer Front will be attached to Drawer box using double sided tape and four truss head drawer screws. A hinge boring machine will be used for boring cup holes on door and inserting hinges. A 3/16” diameter drill bit will be used to locate and drill knob locations and apply knobs. Use fine sandpaper to ease all hard edges.

Contest Requirements

1. Tools Required for Contest (provided by Organizers and available for students to use during contest)

a. Table Saws b. Miter Saws c. Biscuit Jointers/Lamello Zeta system (Zeta to be demo’d on site by vendor) d. Routers and ¼” roundover bit (2) e. Flush trim bit with bearing and 1” cutting length f. Drill jig for adjustable shelf g. Drills and 5mm self centering drill bit h. 3 flute shearing bits with ½” collet i. Pocket Hole Machine (to be demo’d on site) j. Hinge Boring machine (to be demo’d on site by vendor) k. Hinge plate boring template l. Line boring drilling fixture m. Fixture for base n. J-roller for laminate o. Edge-banding irons or Virutex edgebander p. Compressor with manifold and 8 air lines q. Dust collection

2. Material required for contest (provided by organizers)

a. ¾” X 4’ X 8’ Plywood b. ½” X 4’ X 8’ Plywood or pre-made Drawer box sides c. ¼” X 4’ X 8’ Plywood d. 4/4 Solid S3S e. 1” Iron-on edgebanding, preglued, to match material f. #20 biscuits (10 per student)

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g. Lamello-Zeta with Tenso connectors (20 per student) (to be demo’d on-site by vendor) h. Wood glue i. Hinges and plates (screws), ¾” full overlay - 2 pr (to be demo’d on site by vendor) j. MOVENTO drawer slides 12” with screws and clips – 1 pr k. Drawer knobs WITH screws (2) l. Shelf pins, 5mm (4) m. 1” drawer front screws (4) n. 1-1/4” face frame screws (32) with 6” #2 square (“robinson”) drivers o. 1-1/4” flathead screws (8) p. Double-stick tape – 8” strip per student q. Levelers with blocks

3. Student Tool List

a. Safety glasses b. Ear plugs c. Dust mask d. Canvas tool apron e. 2 pencils, sharpened f. Calculator g. Measuring tape h. Combination square i. Utility Knife j. (2 or more) 24” Bar clamps k. 13 oz (or larger) curved claw hammer l. 1/32”, 1/16”, 3/32” nail sets m. Cordless drill, fully charged with backup battery n. Screwdriver with interchangeable bits (#2 square drive) o. 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼” and 5/16” drill bit p. air nailer with Brads and air hose q. Backsaw r. 1 set (4 pc) wood chisels ¼” – 1”, sharpened s. 10 mill bastard file t. Block Plane u. Cabinet scraper v. Sanding block w. 3 pieces of sandpaper (80 – 220) x. 1” flexible putty knife y. pliers z. Wood putty aa. Terry cloth towel (for cleanup and use with block plane)

4. Resume Requirement: students must present a resume on the day of competition in order to compete.

5. Safety Test Requirement: students must complete an online safety test prior to competition, which is available on SkillsUSACA.org

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6. Dress requirement:

a. Twill khaki work shirt (official SkillsUSA logoed shirt NOT required) b. Khaki work pants c. Black or brown belt d. Black or brown leather work shoes e. Safety glasses with side shields or goggles; wrap-around safety glasses are ok. (Prescription

glasses can be used only if they are equipped with side shields or covered with goggles.) f. Earplugs g. Hats are OK; all logos must be taped or covered h. No loose clothing, ties or jewelry. Hair must be tied back.

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