GUIDANCE

Usually, the engineer or spec writer prepares each section of a specification based on the appropriate guide specification listed in the Engineering and Design Criteria for Navy Facilities, MIL-BUL-34. This military bulletin (issued quarterly by the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, California) lists current NAVFACENGCOM guide specifications, standard specifications and drawings, definitive drawings, NAVFAC design manuals, and military handbooks that are used as design criteria.

As discussed earlier, when writing the specifications for a project, you must modify the guide specification you are using to fit the project. Portions of guide specifications that concern work not included in the project should be deleted. When portions of the required work are not included in a guide specification, then you must prepare a suitable section to cover the work, using language and form similar to the guide specification. Do not combine work covered by various guide specifications into one section unless the work is minor in nature. Do not reference the guide specification in the project specifications. You must use the guide spec only as a manuscript that can be edited and incorporated into the project specs.

The preceding discussion provides only a brief overview of construction specifications. For additional guidance regarding specification preparation, you should refer to Policy and Procedures for Project Drawing and Specification Preparation, MIL-HDBK- 1006/1.

RECOMMENDED READING LIST NOTE

Although the following reference was current when this TRAMAN was published, its continued currency cannot be assured.

You therefore need to ensure that you are studying the latest revision.

Engineering Aid 3 &2, Vol. 3, NAVEDTRA 10629-1, Naval Education and Training Program Management Support Activity, Pensacola, Fla., 1987.

CHAPTER 3 WOODWORKING TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS

As a Builder, hand and power woodworking tools are essential parts of your trade. To be a proficient woodworking craftsman, you must be able to use and maintain a large variety of field and shop tools effectively. To perform your work quickly, accurately, and safely, you must select and use the correct tool for the job at hand. Without the proper tools and the knowledge to use them, you waste time, reduce efficiency, and may injure yourself or others.

Power tools not only are essential in performing specific jobs, but also play an important role in your daily work activities.         Keep in mind that you are responsible for knowing and observing all safety precautions applicable to the tools and equipment you operate. For additional information on the topics discussed in this chapter, you are encouraged to study Tools and Their Uses, NAVEDTRA 10085-B2. Because that publication contains a detailed discussion of common tools used by Builders, we will not repeat that information in this chapter.

In this chapter, several of the most common power tools used by Builders are briefly described. Their uses, general characteristics, attachments, and safety and operating features are outlined. To become skilled with these power tools and hand tools, you must use them. You should also study the manufacturer's operator and maintenance guides for each tool you use for additional guidance. We will also be covering materials and methods of woodworking.

POWER TOOLS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Upon completing this section, you should be able to determine the proper use and maintenance requirements of portable power tools.

Your duties as a Builder include developing and improving your skills and techniques when working with different power tools. In this section, we'll identify and discuss the most common power tools that are in the Builder's workshop or used on the jobsite. We'll also discuss safety precautions as they relate to the particular power tool under discussion. You must keep in mind and continually stress to your crew that woodworking power tools can be dangerous, and that safety is everyone's responsibility.

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