Wood Turning
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Course code
KUT6265.LT
old course code
KUT6265
Course title in Estonian
Puidu treimine
Course title in English
Wood Turning
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Gain knowledge and practical skills in wood turning and safe handling of wood lathes
Brief description of the course
Wood lathes: various modifications and applications. Wood turning techniques and material selection. Getting to know the construction, handling and setting up of machine tools. Pre - treatment of semi - finished products, blanks and parts. Selection, design and manufacture of work items. Occupational health and safety guidelines for wood turning. Raw wood turning practicum.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the working principle of wood lathes;
- is able to use wood expediently when turning wood;
- knows and can use different wood turning techniques;
- is familiar with the use of safety equipment and safety devices when turning wood.
Teacher
Andry Kikkull PhD
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