Cross cut and rip stock to size, using hand and power tools.

Cutting and ripping should be accomplished using hand and power tools and should yield

• stock cut to specifications +/- 1/8 inch
• edges cut to a 90-degree angle with no chips or splinters.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the difference between rip and crosscut?
• What type of blade would be best to rip and cross cut stock? Why?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Three (27103-13): Hand and Power Tools

Module Three (27103-13) provides detailed descriptions of the hand tools and portable power tools used by carpenters. Emphasis is on safe and proper operation of tools, as well as care and maintenance.