Patternmakers, Wood

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Repair broken or damaged patterns.
2. 02Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
3. 03Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
4. 04Divide patterns into sections according to shapes of castings to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
5. 05Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.
6. 06Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
7. 07Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and lathes to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
8. 08Finish completed products or models with shellac, lacquer, wax, or paint.
9. 09Estimate costs for patternmaking jobs.
10. 10Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.
11. 11Maintain pattern records for reference.
12. 12Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.

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