Tractor Lab

In this class, students will be able to work first hand on vintage tractors to restore them. The type of work they will be doing is completely determined by the condition of the tractor they are working on. They could be performing complete engine overhauls, carburetor rebuilds, electrical work, body work or transmission work. The tractors they work on belong to members of the local community and upon completion are put back to work. The tractors are not restored to sit on a showroom floor, they are meant to be used as they were designed to be.

Class Rules:

• Be IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE the tardy bell rings
• NO food or drinks
• NO cell phones
• Come to class PREPARED to learn
• Stay ON TASK and DO YOUR ASSIGNMENTS
• Be respectful AT ALL TIMES

Shop Rules:

•ALWAYS WEAR THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

•PUT THE TOOLS BACK WHERE THEY GO IN OUR TOOLBOX AT THE END OF CLASS EVERYDAY

•KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN

•ONLY WORK ON YOUR PROJECT

•ONLY USE YOUR TOOLS, DO NOT ROB TOOLS FROM ANOTHER TOOL BOX

•ONLY USE YOUR PROVIDED WORK SPACE AND TABLES, DO NOT USE ANOTHER GROUP’S AREA

•KEEP UP WITH ALL HARDWARE AND PARTS FOR YOUR TRACTOR IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER

•DO NOT LEAVE THE SHOP WITHOUT PERMISSION

Course Outline:

• Shop Safety
• Tractor Safety
• Hand Tool ID
• Farm Implement ID
• Tractor Restorations