Patternmaker, Wood
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Plans, lays out, and constructs wooden unit-or
sectional-patterns used in forming sand molds for castings
according to blueprint specifications, using handtools and power
tools: Lays out patetrn on woodstock, dividing pattern into
sections according to shape of casting to facilitate removal of
pattern from mold, utilizing knowledge of casting techniques,
and using marking and measuring devices, such as scriber, shrink
rule, and square. Cuts and shapes parts, using bandsaw, lathe,
planer, and router. Fits and fastens parts tgoether to form
pattern or section, using glue, nails, dowels and screws. Trims,
smooths, and shapes surfaces, using handtools, such as plane,
drawknife, chisels, and mallets.
Assembles sections and verifies
dimensions of complete pattern, using templates, straightedges,
calipers, and protractors.
Glues fillets along interior angles
of pattern.
Paints pattern in standard code colors to indicate
method of assembly. Shellacs, lacquers, or waxes fniished
pattern. May construct templates for use in shaping irregular
cuvres in pattern [Template Maker (any industry)]. May construct
wooden modles.
May be designated according to type of pattern
constructed as Die-Cast Patternamker (foundry); Die-Lay-Out
Worker (foundry).
May repair broken or damaged patterns and
correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings and be
designated Pattern Setter (foundry).
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Patternmaker, Wood
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