Agricultural Mechanics

Fundamentals & Applications

Chapter 3Shop Orientation
and Procedures
The Shop as a Place to Learn
Essentials for Safety and Efficiency
Good Lighting
Adequate Electrical Power
Grounded Electrical Outlets
Sturdy Bench
Vise
Agricultural Shop Operations
Categories
Hand Tools & Power Equipment
Woodworking & Carpentry
Metalworking
Structural Steel & Welding
Pipe Fitting
Rope Work
Machinery Maintenance & Repair
Painting & Finishing
Electrical Wiring, Motors, & Applications
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Applications
Power Machinery
Need large, open spaces.
Hands-on learning.
Will include selection, management, and
maintenance of:
Gas and diesel engines
Trucks, tractors, field machines
Feed handling equipment
Crop storage and equipment
Machines used in horticulture
Other mechanical devices
Agricultural Electrification
Increased efficiency due to the use of
energy to operate machines.
Electricitya form of energy that can
produce heat, light, magnetism, and
chemical changes.
Need a knowledge of electricity including
selection, installation and maintenance of
wiring and equipment.

Building and Equipment
Scale drawing and plan reading
Farmstead layout and correcting a plan
Functional requirements of buildings
Concrete
Soil and water management
Major Shop Work Areas
Tool Storage
Materials Storage
Woodworking
Finishing
Metalworking
Electricity
Machine Repair
Spray Painting
Safe Procedures in the Shop
Sufficient shop size to accommodate both
students and work.
Students must have the proper instruction
on how to use each tool and machine.
Learn and discuss shop policies and
procedures.
Make teacher aware of any allergies or
physical problems.
Shop Policies and Procedures
Safe Conduct and Dress
Safe Machine Use
Safe Materials Handling
Important Terms
Hands-on Experiencelearning by doing
instead of just reading.
Scale DrawingObject representation on
paper.
Plan Readingusing a scale drawing to build
the project.
Farmstead Layoutefficient arrangement of
buildings on a farm.
Concretemixture of portland cement, water,
sand and stones.
Terms Cont.
Safefree from harm or danger.
Efficientable to produce with a
minimum of time, energy, and expense.
Policyplan of action or way of
management.
Proceduremethod of doing things or a
particular course of action.