Saw Fitter Program Outline

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SAW FITTER PROGRAM OUTLINE

APPROVED 1992

Developed by Industry Training Authority Province of British Columbia

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 Foreword ...... 4 Schedule of Time Allotment ...... 5 Saw Trades Reference Text Books ...... 9

Section 2 PROGRAM CONTENT ...... 10 Level 1 ...... 11 Level 2 ...... 74

Section 3 TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS ...... 126 Instructor Requirements ...... 127

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INTRODUCTION

Section 1 INTRODUCTION

Saw Fitter

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Foreword

This Program Outline is issued by the Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour for classes to which apprentices are directed during their periods of apprenticeship training in accordance with Regulations made under the Apprenticeship Act. It is intended as a guide for instructors of apprenticeship classes. Practical instruction by demonstration and student participation should be integrated with classroom sessions. Safe working practices, even though not specified in each operation or topic are an implied part of the program and should be stressed. The Program Outline was prepared with the advice and assistance of the Director of Apprenticeship’s Trade Advisory Committee, comprising representatives of labour and management and in cooperation with representatives of Colleges and Institutes. Mr. Dennis Reid, the subject-matter expert, developed this course outline in conjunction with eth Learning Resources Unit of BCIT.

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Schedule of Time Allotment

Year One

Competency Hours

Introduction to Saw Trades A-1 Describe the Scope of the Saw Filing Trades 1 A-2 Describe Apprenticeship Program 1 A-3 Trade Terms 2

Apply Safe Work Practices B-1 Describe WCB Health and Safety Regulations 1 B-2 Use Personal Safety Equipment 1 B-3 Use Lock-out Procedures 1 B-4 Handle Saws Safely 1 B-5 Describe Safe Work Environment 1

Use Trade Mathematics C-1 Solve Basic Mathematic Problems 2 C-2 Use Measuring Tools and Equipment 2 C-3 Apply Trade Formulas 2

Use Trade Knowledge D-1 Describe Cutting Systems 2 D-2 Describe and Identify Types of Set 2 D-3 Identify tooth problems 2 D-4 Swage a Saw 5 D-5 Use Shapers 4 D-6 Align Teeth 1 D-7 Fit Band Saw 4 D-8 Sharpen Band Saw 2 D-9 Use Parts Catalogues 1

Fit Band Saws E-1 Handle Band Saws Safely 1 E-2 Inspect Band Saws 2 E-3 Determine Band Saw Kerf Requirements 2 E-4 Swage Band Saws 6 E-5 Shape Band Saws 6 E-6 Maintain Band Saw Grinders 6 E-7 Identify Types of Band Saws 2 E-8 Hand Sharpen Band Saws 2 E-9 Perform Final Inspection of Band Saws 2

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Fit Circular Saws F-1 Handle Circular Saws Safely 1 F-2 Identify Types of Circular Saws 3 F-3 Inspect Circular Saws 3 F-4 Identify Circular Saw Tooth Profiles 3 F-5 Select Circular Saw Tools and Equipment 4 F-6 Use Circular Saw Grinders 2 F-7 Maintain Circular Saw Grinders 5 F-8 Perform Final Inspection of Circular Saws 2

Use Tools of Saw Filing G-1 Use Special Purpose Tools 4

Use Grinding Wheels H-1 Describe Safe Grinding Wheel Use 1 H-2 Identify Types of Grinding Wheels 1 H-3 Calculate Safe Operating Speeds 1 H-4 Shape and Dress Grinding Wheels 1 H-5 Dress Grinding Wheels 1 H-6 Mount Grinding Wheels 1

Grind Knives I-1 Handle Knives Safely 1 I-2 Identify Types of Knives 1 I-3 Determine Knife Angles 1 I-4 Describe Components of Knives 1 I-5 Describe Knife Grinders 1 I-6 Describe Knife Grinding Wheels 1 I-7 Describe Knife Sharpening Procedure 1 I-8 Describe Knife Babbitting and Balancing 2 I-9 Describe Knife Troubleshooting Points and Procedures 3

Weld Saws M-1 Use Safe Oxygen-Fuel Welding Practices 1 M-2 Use a Portable Oxy-Fuel Unit 1 M-3 Select Welding Tools and Equipment 1 M-4 Adjust Types of Flames 1 M-5 Weld Saw Teeth 4

Total 120

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Year two

Competency Hours

Apply Safe Work Practices B-3 Use Lock-out Procedures 1 B-6 Identify Industrial Hazards 2

Use Trade Mathematics C-2 Use Measuring Tools and Equipment 2 C-3 Apply Trade Formulas 4

Use Trade Knowledge D-3 Identify tooth problems 3 D-6 Align Teeth 2

Fit Band Saws E-1 Handle Band Saws Safely 1 E-3 Determine Band Saw Kerf Requirements 2 E-6 Maintain Band Saw Grinders 2 E-7 Identify Types of Band Saws 2

Fit Circular Saws F-1 Handle Circular Saws Safely 1 F-2 Identify Types of Circular Saws 3 F-3 Inspect Circular Saws 2 F-4 Identify Circular Saw Tooth Profiles 2 F-6 Use Circular Saw Grinders 2 F-7 Maintain Circular Saw Grinders 4 F-8 Perform Final Inspection of Circular Saws 3

Use Tools of Saw Filing G-1 Use Special Purpose Tools 4

Maintain Chain Saws J-1 Maintain Chain Saws 2 J-2 Identify Types of Chain Saws 1

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J-3 Calculate Gauge and Pitch of Chain Saws 2 J-4 Inspect and Repair Saw Chain 2 J-5 Set-up and Sharpen Saw Chain 1 J-6 Use Chain Saw Tools 1 J-7 Determine Grinding Wheel Profile 2 J-8 Troubleshoot Chain Saws 1

Maintain Saw Guides K-1 Identify Types of Band Saw Guides 2 K-2 Identify Types of Circular Saw Guides 2 K-3 Identify Types of Guide Materials 2 K-4 Maintain Saw Guides 2

Maintain Saw Shearboards, Scrapers and Cooling Systems L-1 Identify Types of Shearboards 2 L-2 Identify Types of Scrapers 2 L-3 Describe Band Saw and Circular Saw Cooling Systems 2

Weld Saws M-1 Use Safe Oxygen-Fuel Welding Practices 1 M-2 Use a Portable Oxy-Fuel Unit 1 M-3 Select Welding Tools and Equipment 1 M-4 Adjust Types of Flames 1 M-6 Perform Crack Welding 4

Tension and Level Saws N-1 Use Tools for Levelling and Tensioning 6 N-2 Level Bandsaws 8 N-3 Tension Bandsaws 8 N-4 Level Circular Saws 8 N-5 Describe Tensioning of Circular Saws 8

Total 120

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Saw Trades Reference Text Books

Armstrong Saw Filers Handbook Armstrong Mfg. Co. Portland, Oregon, USA 97208

Armstrong Stellite and Carbide Filers Handbook Armstrong Mfg. Co. Portland, Oregon, USA 97208

Armstrong Sawmill Feeds and Speeds Armstrong Mfg. Co. Portland, Oregon, USA 97208

Hanchett Saw and Knife Manual Hanchett Mfg. Co. Big Rapids, Michigan, USA

Saws by Ed M. Williston Miller Freeman Publications, Inc. 500 Howard Street San Francisco, California, USA 94105

Wide Bandsaws Stobart Davies Ltd. Priory House, Priory St. Hertford Herts, England SG14 1RN

Bandsaws Wide Blade and Narrow Blade Types by Chandler Jones 2716 West Hayes Street Seattle, Washington 98199

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PROGRAM CONTENT

Section 2 PROGRAM CONTENT

Saw Fitter

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Level 1

Saw Fitter

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Line (GAC): A Introduction to Saw Trades Competency: A1 Competency

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe saw filing  Maintain cutting edges  Align and set-up equipment saws and knives are used on  Maintain the saw plate of circular saws (called anvil work) and of band saws (called bench work)  Grind chipper knives, profile knives and hog knives  Carry out babbitt, shimming and balancing procedures 2. Types of plants  Sawmills  Pulp and paper plants  Shingle mills  Remanufacturing plants  Saw repair shops  Waferboard plants 3. Describe the role of a Saw Fitter  Install and fit all types of saws, including circular saws, band saws gang saws and chain saws  Operate, adjust, maintain and repair the saw sharpening equipment  Shape, sharpen, replace and build up teeth  Sharpen, babbitt and balance knives  Perform any other work that is usually performed by a Saw Fitter in the lumber manufacturing industry  The saw fitter uses a variety of hand and power tools and specialized machinery

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4. Describe the role of a Circular Saw Filer  Must be a qualified Saw Fitter  Bench all circular and gang saws  Perform various operations on these and other saws  Other operations performed on saws including circular and gang saws· are o sharpening o adjusting o levelling o tensioning o welding cracks o welding teeth  Use automatic and manual grinding procedures  Use automatic and manual benching procedures  Remove twists, level and plumb saws  Maintenance tasks as aligning circular head rigs and edgers  Maintenance tasks of all related saws and equipment 5. Describe the role of a benchman  Is a qualified saw fitter and circular saw filer  Bench band saws  Grind band mill wheels  Align o head rigs o band o circular o resaws o vertical o horizontal o twins o quads  Align o edgers o circular resaws  Align related saws and equipment  Perform band mill alignment  Grind mill wheels and checks the balancing  Troubleshoots the systems  Sets up the filing room equipment  Maintains a safe working environment

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Line (GAC): A Introduction to Saw Trades Competency: A-2 Describe Apprenticeship Program

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the responsibilities of the apprentice to  Apprenticeship contract the employer  Labour Code  Expectation of the Saw Filers' Association 2. Describe the responsibilities of the employer to  Apprentice contract the apprentice  Labour Code  Employment Standards Act 3. Describe required skills and characteristics  Educational requirements  Professional ethics  Work habits  Mechanical ability

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Line (GAC): A Introduction to Saw Trades Competency: A-3 Filer Trade Terms

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Define saw mill equipment terms  Saw machines o equipment o systems o related trade terms 2. Define saw filling terms  Saws – o equipment o tools o related trade terms 3. Define metals and alloys terms  Iron – o carbon o -nickel o phosphorous o temper  Tungsten carbide o cobalt o chrome  Babbitt o guide materials  All related metals and alloys

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Line (GAC): B Apply Work Practices Competency: B-1 Describe WCB Health and Safety Regulations

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the role of the WCB  Inspects places of employment  Investigates accidents and causes of industrial disease  Assists in developing health and safety programs  Provides rehabilitation and retraining for injured workers  Assists in creating a safe place to work 2. Describe injury reporting procedures  Identify first-aid room  Get first-aid  Get medical attention  Notify your supervisor 3. Describe WCB regulations  Sawmills  Shingle mills  Related equipment  Cracks  Welding  Speeds  Band wheels

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Line (GAC): B Apply Work Practices Competency: B-2 Use Personal Safety Equipment

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe proper work clothing  Close-fitting pants, shirts and jackets  Safety-toe workboots  Hard hat  Gloves 2. Describe protective equipment  Safety goggles and glasses  Face shield  Ear protection  Leather aprons  Dust masks 3. Use personal safety  Appropriate personal protective clothing  Equipment  Grinding  Noise  Saw handling  Welding

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Line (GAC): B Apply Work Practices Competency: B-3 Use Lock-out Procedures

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Explain lock-out procedures  WCB regulations  • Filing room equipment  Mill equipment 2. Describe related items  Locks 3. Demonstrate lock-out procedure  Correct procedure

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Line (GAC): B Apply Work Practices Competency: B-4 Handle Saws Safely

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe saw handling procedures in the  Removal from crate filing room  Untying of new band saws  Changing hand  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench  General movement of all saws 2. Describe safe saw handling procedures on the  Changing saws from machinery mill floor  On and off hoists  Cradles  Dollies  Rim clamps  Saw boxes

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Line (GAC): B Apply Work Practices Competency: B-5 Describe Safe Work Environment

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe and demonstrate clean and safe work  Shop environment  Equipment  Tools  Flammabte (storage and use)  Compressed gases  Waste facilities 2. Describe in-plant safety  In-plant safety regulations  Job safety breakdowns  Safety committees 3. Describe in-plant fire regulations  In-plant regulations  Use of various fire fighting equipment  Filing room fire regulations  Welding 4. WHMIS  Labels  Material safety data sheets

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Line (GAC): C Use Trade Mathematics Competency: C-1 Solve Basic Mathematic Problems

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Perform basic mathematics  Additions  Division  Subtraction  Multiplication  Calculation of areas  Metric 2. Perform conversions  Imperial to metric  Metric to imperial  To fractions  To decimals  To percentages

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Line (GAC): C Use Trade Mathematics Competency: C-2 Use Measuring Tools and Equipment

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Use a calculator  Solve mathematics problems 2. Use a protractor  Measure angles using a protractor 3. Use a micrometer  Measure thickness of saw plate 4. Use vernier callipers  Measure thickness and widths 5. Use a dial indicator  Measure run-out 6. Use inside and outside callipers  Alignment 7. Describe the care, maintenance of all measuring tools and equipment

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Line (GAC): C Use Trade Mathematics Competency: C-3 Apply Trade Formulas

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Solve applied trade mathematics using formulas  Calculate diameters  Calculate circumferences 2. Solve applied problems involving speed  Pulley speeds  RPM  SFPM 3. Calculate tooth profiles  Hook angles  Clearance angles  Included angles  Pitch  Gullet depth

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-1 Describe Cutting Systems

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe different ways of cutting wood fibre  • Ripping o band o -circular  Cross cutting o circular o band  Combination o circular 2. Describe various band saw tooth profiles  • Bandsaws o angles o pitch o depth 3. Describe circular saw tooth profiles  Circular o K style o P style o M style o R & S style 4. Describe frost teeth  Bandsaw  Circular saws 5. Describe the purpose and required kerf  Bandsaws  Circular saws  Gang saws

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-2 Describe and Identify Types of Set

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of set used on band saws  Spring  Swage  Stellite 2. Describe types of set used on circular saws  Spring•  Swage  Inserted teeth o rip o cross cut  Hollow ground  Carbide  Stellite

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-3 Identify Tooth Problems

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify crumble  Causes  Cures 2. Identify tooth problems  Missing corners  Bent teeth o operational o swage  Loss of back  Clamp marks running through swage  Missing and broken tips

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-4 Swage a Saw

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify the use of all types and sizes of swages  Band saw o hand and air  Gang saw o hand and air  Circular saw o hand and air  Shingle 2. Describe and demonstrate set-up and  Anvils - maintenance of swages o carbide o carbon steel  Dies o long bite o short bite o proctor o "Q" style o extra short bite  Clamp screws o carbon steel o carbide  Stop bracket and stops  Head and front guide arm  Anvil setting gauge  Circular swage set-up 3. Describe and demonstrate air assist swage  Pressure equipment and maintenance  Cylinder and gaskets  Valve assembly and gaskets  "O" rings o piston and rod  Air valve  Piston and pin  Speed control  Oiler

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4. Describe swage problems  Bent teeth  Crumble  Loss of back  Screw mark running through swage  Too much swage  Too thin/thick at the point  Insufficient swage  Pulling to one side 5. Describe new developments  #84 auto point swage and shaper

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-5 Use Shapers

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify the use of all types and sizes • of  Band saw – shapers o hand and air o old style o #5500-8 & #5700-8 series o -#6900-8  Circular saw o hand and air o old style o #5700-C o #6900-C o -#5500-S  Gang – o hand and air o old style o #5700-G o #6900-G 2. Describe and demonstrate set-up and •  Adjust for kerf maintenance of shapers  Centre dies

 Bevel alignment  Tooth stop  Adjustment to plate thickness  Wear parts 3. Describe shaper problems •  Teeth off to one side  Crumble  Wrinkled teeth  Too much or too little shape 4. Describe and demonstrate air assist shaper  Pressure equipment and maintenance  Cylinder and gaskets  Valve assembly and gaskets  non rings for piston and rod  Air valve  Piston and pin  Speed control  Oiler

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D6 Align Teeth

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Use tooth alignment tools  Alignment gauges  Dial indicators  Set Wrenches  Dolly  Peen hammer 2. Identify tooth alignment problems  Bent teeth  Rocked teeth  Crumble  Welded teeth  Missing teeth  Turned over saws

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D7 Fit Band Saw Objectives

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw safe handling practices  Removal from crates  Tie of new saws  Changing hand  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench 2. Describe band saw inspection procedures  Kerf  Point-up or swage  Cracks  Lumps and ridges  Twists  Dished and turned over saw  Dullness  Tooth damage 3. Describe procedures for repairs to cracks  WCB regulations  Punching  Welding  Annealing  Dressing  Plate maintenance 4. Describe procedures for replacing teeth and tips  Welding in blanks  Welding teeth  Building up tips  Low teeth  Out of pitch teeth

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D8 Sharpen Band Saw

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe and demonstrate safe sharpening  Proper equipment procedures  Sufficient help 2. Describe and demonstrate cleaning procedures  Sawdust  Pitch 3. Describe filing room set-up  Equipment 4. Describe and demonstrate sharpening of band  Single cuts saws  Double cuts  Damaged teeth  Swage or point-up  Teeth lubricants  Swage requirement  Shaped to required kerf  Wheel profile  Feed finger position  Crack check and maintenance  Check face, back and gullet to the required standard 5. Describe and demonstrate the use of proctor roll  Position  Pressure  Maintenance 6. Describe and demonstrate peening  Hammer and dolly  Position

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Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D9 Use Parts Catalogues

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify equipment  Band saw sharpeners  Filing clamps  Gang saw sharpeners  Circular saw sharpeners  Automatic swage/shapers  Hand sharpeners  Carbide sharpeners  Stellite sharpeners  Stretcher rolls  Benches  Shears  Welding clamps  Swages (hand and air)  Shapers (hand and air)  Tools (hand and power)  Slabs and anvils  Barnart grinders  Related trade equipment 2. Identify catalogues  Different manufactures  Different suppliers  Related companies 3. Identify parts  Use check-lists  Model of machine or equipment  Serial # of machine or equipment  Right-or left-hand machine  Right-or left-hand equipment

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E1 Handle Band Saws Safely

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw safe handling practices  Removal from crates  Untying of new saws  Changing hand  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench  General movement in filing room  Changing dull band saws  Storage 2. Xxx Identify personal safety equipment  Personal safety equipment o Eyes o Ears o Respiratory o Toes o Hands  Follow lock-out procedures 3. Describe safe handling practices  Hoists  Cradles  Dollies 4. Describe shearing saws

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E2 Inspect Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw inspection procedures  Kerf  Point-up or swage  Cracks  Lumps and ridges  Dished and turned over saw  Twists  Dullness  Tooth damage

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-3 Determine Band Saw Kerf Requirements

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the purpose of set and amount required  Kerf plus deviation for band saws  Side clearance each side  Frozen or unfrozen  Head saw  Resaws  Thin kerf band saw 2. Determine kerf required for various types of  Spring set timber o soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o hard wood  kiln dry  green  silica  Swage set o soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o -hard wood  green  dry  silica  Stellite o soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o hard wood  green  dry  silica 3. Determine SFPM and kerf  Hard wood  Soft wood  Frozen

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-4 Swage Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe swaging procedure for band saws  New saws  Rocked saws  Welded teeth  Built up teeth 2. Demonstrate swaging  Tooth lubrication  Check swage set-up  Clamp swage on saw tooth  Push die handle to stop  Bracket and stops adjustment  Release clamp screw  Pull back die handle to stop  Gauge tooth for required width  Proceed to next tooth 3. Describe maintenance problems causing faulty  Insufficient swage swage  Too much swage  Too thick at point  Pulling to one side  Purpose of stops and bracket  Nicking of side stock

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-5 Shape Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe shaping procedure for band saws  New saws  Rocked saws  Welded teeth  Built up teeth 2. Demonstrate shaping procedure for band saws  Tooth lubrication  Check shaper set-up  Shape tooth  Gauge tooth for required kerf  Adjust shaper if necessary for kerf 3. Describe maintenance of shapers  Tooth stops  Dies (carbide and carbon steel)  Screws  Wear strips 4. Describe maintenance problems causing faulty  Insufficient side stock shaping  Too much side stock  Pulling to one side  Uneven side stock

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-6 Maintain Band Saw Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe maintenance  Lock-out procedures 2. Describe maintenance points on bandsaw  Head lift systems grinders o lift cam o head lift screw and nut o treadle o cones o rocker arms o bearings  Feed mechanism systems o feed cam o feed finger arm o feed finger and holder o feed assembly o cones o bearings  Saw support systems o post brackets o filing clamp o saw carriage o gate assembly o saw lift screw o crown gears o couplings o face plate  Grinding head systems o arbour bearing o motor o grinding wheel assembly  Bearings  Belts  Motors o reductions units  Non-lubrication points  Types of lubrication and oils  Related parts and equipment

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-7 Identify Types of Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types and applications of band saw  Single cut Double cut machines  Vertical resaw  Horizontal resaw  Twin band saws  Quad band saws

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-8 Hand Sharpen Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe hand sharpening  Types of files  Proper use of files  Missing corners  Crumble·  Welded teeth  Built-up teeth  Rocked teeth

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Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saw Competency: E-9 Perform Final Inspection of Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe check points on final sharpening  Missing corners  Face  Back  Gullet  Rocked portion  Crumbled teeth  Welded teeth  Built up teeth  Teeth alignment 2. Describe the proctor roll  Position  Pressure  Maintenance 3. Describe peening  Tools o hammer o dolly  On grinder  On bench  Location of peen

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-1 Handle Circular Saws Safely

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe circular saw safe handling practices  Removal from crates  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench  General movement in filing room  General movement on mill floor  Changing dull circular saws  Storage 2. Identify personal safety equipment  Personal safety equipment – o eyes o ears o respiratory o toes o hands  Follow lock-out procedures 3. Describe safe handling practices  Hoists  Cradles  Dollies  Rim clamps  Cut-off saw rigging

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-2 Identify Types of Circular Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of circular saws  Cut-off saws o solid tooth o inserted tooth  Head saws o solid tooth o inserted tooth  Edger saws o solid tooth o inserted tooth o carbide o stellite  Trim saws o solid tooth o inserted tooth o hollow ground o carbide  Slashers  Lath o solid tooth o inserted tooth o carbide  Scrag saws  Related circular saws

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-3 Inspect Circular Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe circular saw inspection checks before  Tooth damage grinding o missing o bent and broken o missing tips  Set (required amount) o swage o point-up o retip  Dish  Cracks o weld o -punch o -out of service  Welds o previous

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-4 Identify Circular Saw Tooth Profiles

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe cutting systems  Rip cutting  Cross cutting 2. Identify tooth profiles  "K" style  "P" style  "M" style  "N" I "R" and "S" style  Frost tooth  Carbide  Stellite

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-5 Select Circular Saw Tools and Equipment

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Select all necessary tools and • equipment for  Saw sets the maintenance of the. cutting edge to any given o hand circular saw o hammer o power o -swage and shaper  Wheel selection  Grinders  Dressers  Inserted teeth  Carbide tips  Stellite  Hand and power tools

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-6 Use Circular Saw Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of circular saw grinding  Manual equipment  Automatic 2. Describe sharpening methods  Plunge grinding  Generative grinding  Hand grinding  Rip saw grinding o manual and automatic  Crosscut saw grinding o -manual and automatic 3. Describe jointing  Grinder set-up  Rip or cross-cut  Balance  Spherical

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-7 Maintain Circular Saw Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe maintenance  Lock-out procedures 2. Describe maintenance points on all circular saw  Feed finger and assembly grinders  Cam set-ups  Gate assembly  Oscillation assembly  Head assembly  Stroke  Multiple lift  Centring cones and devices  Bearings  Saw clamp  Non-lubrication points  Motors

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Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-8 Perform Final Inspection of Circular Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe check points on final sharpening of  Missing corners circular saws  Face  Back  Gullet  Rocked portion  Crumbled teeth  Welded teeth  Built up teeth  Damaged carbide  Damaged stellite  Teeth alignment

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Line (GAC): G Use Tools of Saw Filing Competency: G-1 Use Special Purpose Tools

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe tool safety 2 Identify wheel dressers  Dressing brick – o vitrified and resinoid  Diamond stick  Metcalfe dresser  Desmond dresser  Universal dresser  Star dresser  Diamond profile dresser 3. Identify gauges  Straight edges  Circular convex/concave  Bandsaw tension gauge  Back gauges 4. Identify hammers  Claw  Ball peen  Welding  Dog head  Cross face  Twist face  Related hammers 5. Identify wrenches  Insert tooth wrenched  Saw wrenches  Collar wrenches  Trade related wrenches 6. Identify files  Making of files  Length of files  File kinds, shape or style o flat, mill, halfround, round, quadrangular, circular or triangular  Their cut o single cut o double cut o rasp o curved  Their grades o course cut

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PROGRAM CONTENT Level 1 o bastard cut o second cut o smooth cut 7. Identify related hand tools  Depth gauges  Wire gauges  Upsets  Anvil setting gauges  Forging tools  Grinding jigs (dies and anvils)  Alignment tools (wheel and teeth)  Chain breakers 8. Identify power tool safety  Hand grinders  Uniplanes  Jockey grinders  Related power tools 9. Describe hand and power tool maintenance  Manufacturer's specifications

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-1 Describe Safe Grinding Wheel Use

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe personal, equipment and grinding  Personal safety equipment wheel safety  Grinder safety equipment  Inspect all safety equipment 2. Describe grinding wheel safety checks  RPM  SFPM  Cracks  Blotters  Collars -flanges  Arbours  Bearings  Related equipment 3. Describe safe storage and handling  How to store  Where to store  Rotation of stock  Care  Handling

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-2 Identify Types of Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify types of grinding wheels  Vitrified  Resinoid  Diamond  CBN 2. Identify shapes of grinding wheels  Straight  Saucer  Flared cup  Cylinder  Segments  Cut-off wheels 3. Describe materials used in grinding wheels  Abrasives  Bonds

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-3 Calculate Safe Operating Speeds

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe operating speeds  Vitrified – o band saws o circular saws o knives o stellite  •Resinoid o band saws o circular saws o knives o stellite o -band mill wheel grinding  Diamond o carbide o knives  CBN o stellite o band saws o circular saws 2. Describe calculations  Manufactures recommended speeds o RPM o SFPM

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-4 Shape & Dress Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe shaping and dressing procedures  Personal safety equipment  Use of tools  Guards 2. Describe correct wheel profile  Band saws o standard o stellite o frost tooth  Edger saws o standard o stellite o carbide o frost tooth  Hollow ground saws o plunge o generative o carbide  Trim saws o spring set  Slasher saws  Cut-off saws  Profile knives  Straight knives  Bent knives  Related saws and knives 3. Describe inspection and dressing other than for  Dirt correct profile  Glaze  Oil  Out-of-round  Out-ot-balance

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-5 Dress Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe use of dressing tools  Personal safety  Correct procedures 2. Describe types of wheel dressing tools  Dressing bricks o vitrified o resinoid o diamond  Diamond stick  Metcalfe dressers  Desmond dressers  Universal dressers  Star dressers  Diamond profile dressers  Diamond wheel dressing jigs  CBN wheel dressing jigs

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Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-6 Mount Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safety precautions  Personal safety equipment  Grinder safety equipment o guards  Lock-out procedures 2. Describe installation of various grinding wheels  Band saw grinders on different equipment o face and top o side  Circular saw grinders o manual o automatic o face and top o side  Knife grinders  Carbide saw grinders  Stellite saw grinders  Hand grinders  Power grinders  Post grinders  Pedestal grinders  Bench grinders  Related equipment

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-1 Handle Knives Safely

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe handling practices  Personal safety equipment  Grinder safety equipment  Knife carts and boxes  Straight thick knives  Straight thin knives  Bent knives  Profile cutters  Counter knives  Key knives  Hog knives  Related knives

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-2 Identify Types of Knives

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify types of knives  Face mounted  Enclosed o clamp type  All makes of chipping heads  Drum  Lily pad  Hogs  Key knives  Chipper canter  Slabbing head rig  Veneer chipper  Planer  Waferizer  Related knives 2. Identify incorporated machines knives are found  Chippers on  Edgers  Canters  Log chippers  Chip-n-saws  Related machines

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-3 Determine Knife Angles Objectives

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify knife angles  Manufacturers' specifications 2. Determine required angles  Manufacturers' specifications

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-4 Describe Components of Knives

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe knife steel analysis  Carbon  Silicon  Tungsten  Chrome  Vanadium  Molybdenum  Manganese

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-5 Describe Knife Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe basic types of knife grinders  Fixed head and travelling bed  Fixed bed and travelling head 2. Describe set-up of knife grinders  Bolting  Magnets  Coolants  Related components

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-6 Describe Knife Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of knife grinding wheels  Cup  Cylinder  Straight  Profile  Segments 2. Describe grinding wheel dressing and profiles  Tools  Type of grinding wheel  Type of knife  Profile of knife

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-7 Describe Knife Sharpening Procedure

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe knife sharpening  Thick  Thin  Profile  Related knives 2. Describe repairs to damaged portion of knife  Chips  Cracks  Related damage 3. Describe problems arising when grinding knives  Too heavy a feed  Hard and soft wheels  Vitrified and resinoid wheels o pros and cons  Dressing cutting edge  Honing 4. Describe lubrication and coolants  Uses  Limitations  Water  Oil and water  Spray  Components

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-8 Describe Knife Babbitting and Balancing

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe babbitting of knives  Personal safety equipment  Safe equipment use  Ventilation· 2. Describe babbitting of knives  Straight  Profile  Bent 3. Describe tools required for babbitting  Babbitt type  Melting pot  Knife jigs  Ladle  Babbitt file  Milling cutter 4. Describe knife balancing  Thin knives  Thick knives  Profile knives

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Line (GAC): I Grind Knives Competency: I-9 Describe Knife Troubleshooting Points and Procedures

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe general knife and chipper problems  Knife breakage  Babbitt thickness  Counter knife maintenance  Worn knife holders  Anvil maintenance  Enclosed slot breakage

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Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-1 Use Safe Oxygen-Fuel Welding Practices

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the precautions to be considered when  Storaging and handling cylinders using oxygen-fuel welding  Securing and positioning welding outfit  Fire hazards and extinguishers  Safe working pressures  Proper clothing  Checking for leaks  Eye protection o goggles and screens  Ventilation  Explosive substances  Industrial health and safety regulations (WCB)

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Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-2 Use a Portable Oxy-Fuel Unit

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the components and features of the  Oxygen and acetylene cylinders oxy-acetylene welding outfit o construction o safety features o pressures  Oxygen and acetylene regulators o one and two stages  Hoses o construction o -colour o -maintenance  Flash backs and burn backs  Reverse flow control valves  Torch and tip o types o tip sizes  Tip cleaners  Goggles o glass shade  Striker 2. Describe the safe procedure in setting up and  Secure cylinders and crack valves- shutting down welding equipment  acetylene upright  Attached regulators, hoses, torch and tip  Set working pressures  Check for leaks  Shut down equipment safely o bleed hoses 3. Demonstrate the correct operation of oxy-  Select appropriate tip size acetylene welding equipment  Clean the tip  Open valves and adjust regulators for working pressure  Light torch and adjust for pre-heat length and neutral flame  Travel at appropriate speed and tip inclination

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4. Describe maintenance of welding equipment  Welding clamp  Forging hammer  Forging tool  Tips  Torch  Gauges

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Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-3 Select Welding Tools and Equipment

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Select appropriate tools and equipment  Personal safety equipment  Welding safety equipment  Proper torch and tip size  Upset and forging tool  Forging hammer  Welding rod  Tip cleaner and striker  Welding clamp  Related equipment

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Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-4 Adjust Types of Flames

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of flames  Oxidizing  Neutral  Carbonizing 2. Describe lighting procedures  Bleed lines  Oxygen o Opening o adjusting  Acetylene o opening o adjusting  Pressure adjustments  Flame adjustment

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Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-5 Weld Saw Teeth

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe WCB regulations  Welding  Procedures 2. Describe tools and equipment required for teeth  Safety equipment welding  Proper torch and tip size  Up-set and forging tool o dolly  Forging hammer  Welding rod  Tip cleaner and striker  Welding clamp  Levelling slab  Bench  Grinders 3. Describe welding and building up teeth  Pre-heat  Saw position  Laying in rod  Forging  Shaping  Annealing  Dressing and finishing

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Program Content Level 2

Level 2

Saw Fitter

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Program Content Level 2

Line (GAC): B Apply Safe Work Practices Competency: B-3 Use Lock-out Procedures

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Explain. lock-out procedures  WCB regulations  Filing room equipment  Mill equipment 2. Describe related items  Locks 3. Demonstrate lock-out procedure  Correct procedure

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): B Apply Safe Work Practices Competency: B-6 Identify Industrial Hazards

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify carbide hazards  Applications  Handling 2. Identify stellite hazards  Applications  Handling 3. Identify grinding wheel dust  Hazards and protection 4. Identify coolant hazards  Disposal  Handling

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): C Use Trade Mathematics Competency: C-2 Use Measuring Tools and Equipment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): C Use Trade Mathematics Competency: C-3 Apply Trade Formulas

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-3 Identify Tooth Problems

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify and describe crumble  Causes  Cures 2. Identify and describe tooth problems  Missing corners  Bent teeth o operational o swage  Loss of back  Clamp marks running through swage  Missing and broken tips

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): D Use Trade Knowledge Competency: D-6 Align Teeth

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saws Competency: E-1 Handle Band Saws Safety

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw safe handling  Removal from crates practices  Untying of new saws  Changing hand  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench  General movement in filing room  Changing dull band saws  Storage 2. Identify personal safety equipment  Personal safety equipment o eyes o ears o respiratory o toes o hands  Follow lock-out procedures 3. Describe safe handling practices  Hoists  Cradles  Dollies 4. Describe shearing saws  Band saws

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saws Competency: E-3 Determine Band Saw Kerf Requirements

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the purpose of set and amount required  Kerf plus deviation for band saws  Side clearance each side  Frozen or unfrozen  Head saw  Resaws  Thin kerf band saw 2. Determine kerf required for various types of  Spring set timber o -soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o hard wood  kiln dry  green  silica  Swage set o -soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o -hard wood  green  dry  silica  Stellite o -soft wood  kiln dry  green  frozen o hard wood  green  dry  silica 3. Determine SFPM and kerf  Hard wood  Soft wood  Frozen

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saws Competency: E-6 Maintain Band Saw Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe maintenance  Lock-out procedures 2. Describe maintenance points on bandsaw  Head lift systems grinders o lift cam o head lift screw and nut o treadle o cones o rocker arms o bearings  Feed mechanism systems o feed cam o feed finger arm o feed finger and holder o -feed assem bly o cones o bearings  • Saw support systems o post brackets o filing clamp o saw carriage o gate assembly o saw lift screw o crown gears o couplings o face plate  • Grinding head systems o arbour bearing o motor o grinding wheel assembly  • Bearings  • Belts  • Motors o reductions units  • Non-lubrication points  • Types of lubrication and oils  • Related parts and equi pment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): E Fit Band Saws Competency: E-7 Identify Types of Band Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types and applications of band saw  Single cut Double cut machines  Vertical resaw  Horizontal resaw  Twin band saws  Quad band saws

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-1 Handle Circular Saws Safely

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe circular saw safe handling practices  Removal from crates  Placement and removal from grinder  Placement and removal from bench  General movement in filing room  General movement on mill floor  Changing dull circular saws  Storage 2. Identify personal safety equipment  Personal safety equipment o eyes o ears o respiratory o toes o hands  Follow lock-out procedures 3. Describe safe handling practices  Hoists  Cradles  Dollies  Rim clamps  Cut-off saw rigging

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-2 Identify Types of Circular Saws

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-3 Inspect Circular Saws

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-4 Identify Circular Saw Tooth Profiles

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe cutting systems  Rip cutting  Cross cutting 2. Identify tooth profiles  "K" style  "P" style  "M" style  "N", "R" and "S" style  Frost tooth  Carbide  Stellite

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-6 Use Circular Saw Grinders

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of circular saw grinding  Manual equipment  Automatic 2. Describe sharpening methods  Plunge grinding  Generative grinding  Hand grinding  Rip saw grinding o manual and automatic  Crosscut saw grinding o manual and automatic 3. Describe jointing  Grinder set-up  Rip or cross-cut  Balance  Spherical

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-7 Maintain Circular Saw Grinders Objectives

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1 . Describe safe maintenance  Lock-out procedures 2. Describe maintenance points on all circular saw  Feed finger and assembly grinders  Cam set-ups  Gate assem bly  Oscillation assembly  Head assembly  Stroke  Multiple lift  Centring cones and devices  Bearings  Saw clamp  Non-lubrication points  Motors

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): F Fit Circular Saws Competency: F-8 Perform Final Inspection of Circular Saws Objectives

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): G Use Tools of Saw Filing Competency: G-1 Use Special Purpose Tools

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1 . Describe tool safety 2. Identify wheel dressers  Dressing brick o vitrified and resinoid  Diamond stick  Metcalfe dresser  Desmond dresser  Universal dresser  Star dresser  Diamond profile dresser 3. Identify gauges  Straight edges  Circular convex/concave  Bandsaw tension gauge  Back gauges 4. Identify hammers  Claw  Ball peen  Welding  Dog head  Cross face  Twist face  Related hammers 5. Identify wrenches  Insert tooth wrenched  Saw wrenches  Collar wrenches  Trade related wrenches

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Program Content Level 2

6. Identify files  Making of files  Length of files  File kinds, shape or style o flat, mill, halfround, round, . quadrangular, circular or triangular  Their cut o single cut o double cut o rasp o curved  Their grades o course cut o bastard cut o second cut o smooth cut 7. Identify related hand tools  Depth gauges  Wire gauges  Upsets  Anvil setting gauges  Forging tools  Grinding jigs (dies and anvils)  Alignment tools (wheel and teeth)  Chain breakers 8. Identify power tool safety  Hand grinders  Uniplanes  Jockey grinders  Related power tools 9. Describe hand and power tool maintenance  Manufacturer's specifications

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H1 Describe Safe Grinding Wheel Use

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-2 Identify Types of Grinding Wheels

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-3 Calculate Safe Operating Speeds

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe operating speeds  Vitrified o band saws o circular saws o knives o stellite  Resinoid o band saws o circular saws o knives o satellite o band mill wheel grinding  Diamond o carbide o knives  CBN o stellite o band saws o circular saws 2. Describe calculations  Manufactures recommended speeds o RPM o SFPM

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-4 Shape & Dress Grinding Wheels

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe shaping and dressing procedures  Personal safety equipment  Use of tools  Guards 2. Describe correct wheel profile  Band saws o standard o stellite o frost tooth  Edger saws o Standard o Stellite o Carbide o frost tooth  Hollow ground saws o Plunge o generative o carbide  Trim saws o spring set  Slasher saws  Cut-off saws  Profile knives  Straight knives  Bent knives  Related saws and knives 3. Describe inspection and dressing other than for  Glaze correct profile  Oil  Out-of-round  Out-of-balance  Dirt

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-5 Dress Grinding Wheels

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): H Use Grinding Wheels Competency: H-6 Mount Grinding Wheels

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-1 Maintain Chain Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Maintain chain saws safely  Use personal safety equipment  Use safety equipment  Handling of saws  Handling of saw chain  Sharpening procedures  Handling of flammables  Handling of lubricants

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-2 Identify Types of Chain

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify types of chain  300 pond saw chain  Pond and deck saw chain  Power saw chain  Low profile

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-3 Calculate Gauge and Pitch of Chain Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Define gauge of a chain saw  Term 2. Define pitch of a chain saw  Term 3. Calculate gauge of a chain saw  Measured at the tang 4. Calculate pitch of a chain saw  Measured between rivets 5. Calculate cutting angles  Manufacturer specification

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-4 Inspect and Repair Saw Chain

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe inspection and repairs of chain saws  Tie straps  Cutters  Drive links  Tight joints  Crooked cutting  Sprockets  Bars  Nose bars  Related parts

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-5 Set-up and Sharpen Saw Chain

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe safe grinding of saw chain  Personal safety equipment  Grinder safety features 2. Describe grinder set-up  Grinder parts  Angle adjustments  Wheel direction 3. Describe sharpening  Cutters o angles o burn o precautions  Depth gauge or raker o angles o precautions  Special purpose sharpening o ripping o boring 4. Describe hand sharpening  Manual  Files

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-6 Use Chain Saw Tools

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe chain saw tools  Files  Raker gauge  Chain breakers  Rivet punch  Special wrenches

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-7 Determine Grinding Wheel Profile

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe grinding wheels used for sharpening  Types of grinding wheels saw chain o Vitrified o resinoid  SIze 2. Describe grinding wheel profiles  Cutters  Depth gauge or raker  Wheel thickness  Wheel shape

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): J Maintain Chain Saws Competency: J-8 Troubleshoot Chain Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. . Describe chain saw problems  No oil  Chain too tight  Chain too loose  Worn sprockets  Bent bars  Worn grooves  Sharpening errors  Stretched chain  Cold weather

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): K Maintain Saw Guides Competency: K-1 Identify Types of Band Saw Guides

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw guides  Conventional  Cartridge  Pressure  Back guide 2. Describe maintenance of band saw guides  Safety procedures  Jigs  Equipment  Adjustment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): K Maintain Saw Guides Competency: K-2 Identify Types of Circular Saw Guides

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe circular saw guides  Standard  Head saw  Floating back guides  Plug  Babbitt

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): K Maintain Saw Guides Competency: K-3 Identify Types of Guide Materials

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of guide material  Gatke  Duramold  Easiglide  Micarta regular  Lignum vitae o natural wood  Babbitt o lead free 2. Describe make up of guide material  Laminate  Paper-base  Cloth-base  Glass-base  Babbitt

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): K Maintain Saw Guides Competency: K-4 Maintain Saw Guides

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe maintenance of guide materials  Personal safety  Equipment systems  Ventilation  Grinders  Uniplane  Router  Milling machine  Related grinders  Set-up jigs  Adjustments 2. Describe circular saw guide maintenance  Grinders  Milling machines  Granite levelling slabs  Clearances

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): L Maintain Saw Shearboards, Scrapers and Cooling Systems Competency: L-1 Identify Types of Shearboards

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Identify types of shearboards  Single cuts  Double cuts  Resaws o vertical o horizontal  Twins  Quads 2. Identify shear board material  Aluminum  Brass  UHMW  Related material 3. Describe shearboard adjustment  Wear area  Adjustment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): L Maintain Saw Shearboards, Scarpers and Cooling Systems Competency: L-2 Identify Types of Scrapers

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe band saw scrapers  Types  Sizes  Location  Material o plate steel o brass o UHMW o related material  Bevels  Wear area  Adjustments  Purpose

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): L Maintain Saw Shearboards, Scarpers and Cooling Systems Competency: L-3 Describe Band Saw and Circular Saw Cooling Systems

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of cooling systems used in the  Band mills trade  Edgers  Circular head rigs  Grinders  Grinding wheels 2. Describe saw lubrication  Environmentally safe  Reduce saw water  Eliminate diesel mist  Reduce fire hazard  Reduce pitch build-up  Reduce guide wear  Reduce wheel maintenance  Help resist o wear, rust, oxidation,foaming and misting  Wash-off resistant  Ensure cooling capability at high speeds

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): M Weld Saw Competency: M-1 Use Safe Oxygen-Fuel Welding Practices

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the precautions to be considered when  Storageing and handling cylinders using oxygen-fuel welding  Securing and positioning welding outfit  Fire hazards and extinguishers  Safe working pressures  Proper clothing  Checking for leaks  Eye protection -goggles and screens  Ventilation  Explosive substances  Industrial health and safety regulations (WCB)

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): M Weld Saws Competency: M-2 Use a Portable Oxy-Fuel Unit

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe the components and features of the  Oxygen and acetylene cylinders oxy-acetylene welding outfit o construction o safety features o pressures  Oxygen and acetylene regulators o one and two stages  Hoses o construction o colour o -maintenance  Flash backs and burn backs  Reverse flow control valves  Torch and tip o types o tip sizes  Tip cleaners  Goggles o glass shade  Striker 2. Describe the safe procedure in setting up and  Secure cylinders and crack valves- shutting down welding equipment acetylene upright  Attached regulators, hoses, torch and tip  Set working pressures  Check for leaks  Shut down equipment safely -bleed  hoses 3. Demonstrate the correct operation of oxy-  Select appropriate tip size acetylene welding equipment  Clean the tip  Open valves and adjust regulators for working pressure  Light torch and adjust for pre-heat length and neutral flame  Travel at appropriate speed and tip inclination

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Program Content Level 2

4. Describe maintenance of welding equipment  Welding clamp  Forging hammer  Forging tool  Tips  Torch  Gauges

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): M Weld Saws Competency: M-3 Select Welding Tools and Equipment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): M Weld Saws Competency: M-4 Adjust Types of Flames

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe types of flames  Oxidizing  Neutral  Carbonizing 2. Describe lighting procedures  Bleed lines  Oxygen o opening o adjusting  Acetylene o opening o adjusting  Pressure adjustments  Flame adjustment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): M Weld Saws Competency: M-6 Perform Crack Welding

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe WCB regulations regarding band saw  Less than 1/10 width cracks  More than 1/10 width 2. Describe WCB regulations regarding circular saw  Less than 1/10 diameter cracks  More than 1/1 0 diameter  Cracks in eye or collar area 3. Describe tools and equipment required for crack  Safety equipment welding  Proper torch and tip size  Upset and forging tool  Forging hammer  Welding rod  Tip cleaner and striker  Welding clamp o positioning o anvil clearance  Levelling slab  Related tools and equipment 4. Describe crack welding  Pre-heat  Saw position  Laying in rod  Forging  Annealing  Dressing and finishing  Benching o levelling

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): N Tension and Level Saws Competency: N-1 Use Tools of Levelling and Tensioning

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe hammers  Dog head  Cross face  Twist face  Weights  Care 2. Describe gauges  Straight edges  Strobe saw straight edges  Band saw tension gauges  Circular saw tension gauges  Lengths  Convex  Concave 3. Describe anvils  •Steel  Hard faces  Crowned 4. Describe levelling slabs  Band saw slabs  Circular slabs  Strob slabs 5. Describe stretcher rolls  Band saw  Circular saw 6. Describe bench set-ups  Band saws  Circular saws

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): N Tension and Level Saws Competency: N-2 Level Bandsaws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe basic levelling of a bandsaw  Localized lumps, ridges, cross bumps and hollows  Detecting un-level saw plate  Eliminating un-level saw plate 2. Describe tools and equipment used to level  Hammers bandsaws  Straight edges  Benches  Stretcher rolls  Related equipment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): N Tension and Level Saws Competency: N-3 Tension Bandsaws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe reasons for basic tensioning  To counteract the expansion which takes of band saws place during the cutting action  To stiffen the cutting edge so that the saw will cut a straight line  To ensure that the saw will run in a constant position on the band mill wheels 2. Describe areas of tension  Body  Tire  Back 3. Describe tools and equipment  Hammers  Stretcher rolls  Bench  Tension gauges

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): N Tension and Level Saws Competency: N-4 Level Circular Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe basic levelling of circular saw  Localized lumps, ridges, cross bumps saws and hollows  Detecting un-level saw plate  Eliminating un-level saw plate 2. Describe tools and equipment used to level  Hammers circular saws  Straight edges  Benches  Stretcher rolls  Related equipment

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Program Content Level 2 Line (GAC): N Tension and Level Saws Competency: N-5 Describe Tensioning of Circular Saws

LEARNING TASKS CONTENT 1. Describe reasons for basic tensioning of circular  Pre-stressing saws  Thermal stressing 2. Describe areas of tensioning circular saws  Eye saws  Body  Rim 3. Describe tools and equipment  Hammers  Stretcher rolls  Bench  Tension gauges  Related equipment

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TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS

Section 3 TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS

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TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS

Instructor Requirements

Occupation Qualification The instructor must possess:  Benchperson Saw Filer certification

Work Experience A minimum of ten years experience working in the industry as a Benchperson Saw Filer.

Instructional Experience and Education It is preferred that the instructor also possesses one of the following:  Provincial (BC) Instructor Diploma or completion of a similar trainer training or instructional methods program  Two years of supervisory or administrative experience  Demonstrated effectiveness of communication skills - instructional and interpersonal  Experienced user of relevant software programs for:  Word processing  Spreadsheets  Presentations  CAD

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