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  Lock out tag out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV6BDf40yZg PPE equipment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgkvxUtczLA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-GEltJlgXw MSDS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elRzB8xTM3w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPoFtEBbjWI&feature=related 2nd phase exploritory Lesson plan Objective: Students will review shop safety and become familiar with processes used in project development to build a step stool/tool holder Tools … Continue reading →

Lumber defects    A defect is an irregularity in or on wood that reduces the strength, durability and usefulness of lumber. Not all defects take away from the appearance of wood like knots. Knots can add to the appearence of … Continue reading →

Fiber cement siding and AZEK:   Overview: Wikipedia definition: Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance fiber cement siding most often consists of overlapping horizontal boards, imitating wooden siding, clapboard and imitation shingles. … Continue reading →