tech revision

tech revision

1. tools

   • try square- used to make lines perpendicular to the edge of the peice
   • marking gauge- used to mark lines parallel to the edge of the peice
   • tenon saw- used to cut straight lines
   • sliding bevel- used for setting and transfering angles on wood or plastic
   • coping saw- used to rounded cuts

2. materials

   • wood- gives an authentic finish
     • hard wood- more durable then soft wood
     • soft wood- better looking
       • pine
       • spruce
   • plastics
     • thermosetting plastics
       • polyester resin
       • epoxy resin
       • can only be heated and shaped once
     • thermoplastics
       • acryllic
       • nylon
       • can be heated and reshaped infinate amount of times

3. joints

   • dowel joint- used to make boxes
   • mortise and tenon joint- used to strongly hold wood together at weird angles
   • finger joint- used to hold together two corners