Workshop Tools & Processes

Workshop Tools & Processes

1. Saws

   • Rip Saw
     • Cuts wood along the grain
   • Tenon Saw
     • Make straight cuts in smaller pieces of wood
   • Hacksaw
     • Cuts metal and plastics
   • Coping Saw
     • Cuts curves in wood and plastic

2. Electrical Tools

   • Planer
     • Removes wood shavings to shape product or reduce size. Not as accurate as bench plane but more effortless and quicker.
   • Jigsaw
     • Has interchangeable blades at variable speeds. Quite slow but can make cuts in all materials., straight or curved
   • Sander
     • Smooths wood. Works by moving abrasive paper at high speeds. Easier & quicker than sanding by hand. They have a dust bag or an extraction hose to remove dust they collect. Belt sanders have a loop of abrasive paper which rotates at high speeds.

3. Machine Tools

   • Sanding disc
     • Spins a disc of abrasive paper. Used for accurately removing material to a line. Different types of abrasive paper can be used on wood, plastic and metal.
   • Saw Bench
     • Used to cut wood and boards to size but only makes straight cuts. It has a circular blade however.
   • Band Saw
     • Has blade in a long flexible loop which can come in different widths and can cut straight and curved. It cuts wood but special blades can be used on plastics and soft metals
   • Pillar drill
     • Used to make round holes and can be used on all different types of materials.

4. Safety

   • 1. Visual check for any loose connections or cuts in insulation. (when not plugged in) check tightness of blade. 2. Use RCD ( Residual Current Device) to prevent electric shock. If you cut through lead, the RCD shuts off the power immediately. 3. Wear mask to prevent dust in eye and make sure clothing can’t get caught. 4. Clamp work firmly 5. Know where stop buttons are before you start. 6. Before you put it down, make sure the tool has stopped moving.