Avoid tear-out in woodworking

Description

Use techniques to prevent the fibres of wood materials from tearing away, which produces a highly damaged looking surface, thus greatly reducing the value of the specific product.

Alternative labels

avoid tear-outs in woodworking
avoiding tear-out in woodworking
inhibit tear-out in woodworking
stop tear-out in woodworking
prevent tear-out in woodworking

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Avoid tear-out in woodworking is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Woodturner: Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood. The lathe turns the workpiece around its axis, as shape tools are used to obtain the desired shape.

Optional skill

Avoid tear-out in woodworking is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Avoid tear-out in woodworking – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022