UPMSP Class 12 Wood Craft study plan

Label the three planes (transverse, radial, longitudinal) and the parts of a cross-section (pith, heartwood, sapwood, cambium, bark) on a hand-drawn diagram of a trunk

Distinguish hardwoods from softwoods by vessel presence, and list at least six Indian timbers (for example teak, sal, shisham, deodar, mango, bamboo) with their typical use

Identify five common defects such as knots, shakes, checks, twist and decay, and state which defect most affects strength

Describe how grain direction and moisture content influence planing, sawing and nailing

Start a workshop log recording every practical exercise with date, timber used and observations

Explain why wood shrinks and swells anisotropically, and rank shrinkage along the three axes

State the equilibrium moisture content idea and typical indoor versus outdoor values

Sketch and label six joints: butt, half-lap, mortise and tenon, dovetail, dowel and housing/dado

For each joint, name one furniture application and the tool used to cut it

Compare two fasteners (wood screw, nail, dowel, bolt, adhesive) for holding power and where each is appropriate

Compare air seasoning and kiln seasoning on time, cost, control of defects and final moisture content

Describe the correct stacking of timber for air drying, including stickers, spacing and cover

Explain three wood preservatives (creosote, copper-based salts, boron) and their hazards and uses

Name the parts of a bench plane (sole, frog, iron, cap iron, lever cap) and the parts of a firmer chisel

Demonstrate and write the sharpening sequence for a plane iron on an oilstone, including bevel angle and honing

Diagnose three common tool faults (dull edge, rounded bevel, loose handle) and their fixes

Identify and state the use of at least ten hand tools including marking gauge, try square, mortise gauge, rip saw, tenon saw, spokeshave and brace

Explain the difference between crosscut and rip saw tooth geometry and sharpening

Describe the safe setup and operation of the circular saw, band saw, drill press and router, naming the guards on each

Match three power tools to three jobs where they replace hand work and state one risk each

Perform the mid-course self-test on tool identification and machine safety

Read and produce a simple orthographic drawing of a stool or small table with front, top and side views at a stated scale

Apply first-angle versus third-angle projection conventions correctly on one drawing

Calculate a material estimate for a small table: timber volume in cubic feet including wastage allowance

Compute the cost of timber, hardware, adhesive and finish for that table and add a labour estimate

Choose appropriate joints for the table and justify each choice in one sentence

Sequence the surface preparation steps from planing through scraping, sanding with progressively finer grits and dust removal

Compare three finishes: French polish, lacquer and polyurethane varnish, on appearance, durability, drying and application method

Describe the French polish process including the rubber, charging, bodying and spiriting off

Explain how to fill pores and correct a blush or dust inclusion in a finish

List the PPE and ventilation controls required when applying solvent-based finishes

List the PPE required for sawing, chiselling, sanding and finishing, and state why each item matters

Identify five workshop hazards (dust, noise, flying chips, electrical, sharp edges) with one control each

Describe safe handling and storage of timber, adhesives and solvents, including fire precautions

Explain dust extraction and its role in preventing respiratory disease

Plan and dry-run one small practical project end to end, listing every step and safety check

Complete one small project such as a stool or wall shelf from cutting list to finished surface

Check the finished item against the drawing for squareness, joint tightness and surface quality

Revise the weakest two domains using the earlier self-test errors as a guide

Take two full timed mock papers and score them against the marking scheme

Consolidate a one-page revision sheet of key numbers: bevel angles, moisture contents, shrinkage order, wastage allowances