Wood Shop Training
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* Wood Shop Tour | * Wood Shop Tour | ||
| − | * Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, etc. | + | ** Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, hearing protection, etc. |
| − | * Cleaning up: shop vac, brush, dustpan, broom, trashcans | + | ** Cleaning up: shop vac, brush, dustpan, broom, trashcans |
| + | ** Giant dust collector should not be switched on-off frequently | ||
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| + | * [[Grizzly 16in Band Saw]], [[Craftsman 12in Band Saw]] | ||
| + | ** Differences between the two band saws | ||
| + | ** Miter gauges and fence | ||
| + | ** Using the band saw light | ||
| + | ** Power switch/EPO location and operation | ||
| + | ** Workpiece materials compatible with these machines | ||
| + | ** Raising/lowering the upper blade guides | ||
| + | ** What is resawing; careful alignment is required for resawing | ||
| + | ** Holding the workpiece safely | ||
| + | ** How hard to push the workpiece | ||
| + | ** Why you should never pull the workpiece | ||
| + | ** Sawing along a pencil line (hands-on w/ Craftsman) | ||
| + | ** Sawing curves (hands-on w/ Craftsman) | ||
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| + | * [[DeWALT Miter Saw]] | ||
| + | ** Pin to lock down the arm | ||
| + | ** Line up the blade with the shadow from an overhead light | ||
| + | ** Clamp the workpiece for best accuracy (cannot hold it still by hand) | ||
| + | ** Stop the blade in the down position (less chance of kickback) | ||
| + | ** Pull-out support | ||
| + | ** Zero-clearance fence (less splintering on back side of workpiece) | ||
| + | ** Setting angle of blade (vernier scale) | ||
| + | ** Roller stand is available for longer wood | ||
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| + | * [[Delta 12in Disc Sander]] | ||
| + | ** Power switch location/operation | ||
| + | ** Workpiece materials compatible with this machine | ||
| + | ** Holding the workpiece safely | ||
| + | ** Cleaning with cleaning stick | ||
| + | ** Dust control | ||
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| + | == Possible Future Topics == | ||
* [[Rockwell Drill Press]] | * [[Rockwell Drill Press]] | ||
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* Introductory Class Project | * Introductory Class Project | ||
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'''Advanced Band Saw Topics''' | '''Advanced Band Saw Topics''' | ||
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* Dust control system | * Dust control system | ||
* How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced | * How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced | ||
* Consumables costs | * Consumables costs | ||
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* Adjusting the table tilt angle | * Adjusting the table tilt angle | ||
* Selecting a blade | * Selecting a blade | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 16 November 2012
Contents |
Introductory Wood Shop Class
(Group or Individual Training)
- Wood Shop Tour
- Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, hearing protection, etc.
- Cleaning up: shop vac, brush, dustpan, broom, trashcans
- Giant dust collector should not be switched on-off frequently
- Grizzly 16in Band Saw, Craftsman 12in Band Saw
- Differences between the two band saws
- Miter gauges and fence
- Using the band saw light
- Power switch/EPO location and operation
- Workpiece materials compatible with these machines
- Raising/lowering the upper blade guides
- What is resawing; careful alignment is required for resawing
- Holding the workpiece safely
- How hard to push the workpiece
- Why you should never pull the workpiece
- Sawing along a pencil line (hands-on w/ Craftsman)
- Sawing curves (hands-on w/ Craftsman)
- DeWALT Miter Saw
- Pin to lock down the arm
- Line up the blade with the shadow from an overhead light
- Clamp the workpiece for best accuracy (cannot hold it still by hand)
- Stop the blade in the down position (less chance of kickback)
- Pull-out support
- Zero-clearance fence (less splintering on back side of workpiece)
- Setting angle of blade (vernier scale)
- Roller stand is available for longer wood
- Delta 12in Disc Sander
- Power switch location/operation
- Workpiece materials compatible with this machine
- Holding the workpiece safely
- Cleaning with cleaning stick
- Dust control
Possible Future Topics
- Rockwell Drill Press
- Power switch location/operation
- Workpiece materials compatible with this machine
- Clamping the workpiece safely
- How hard to push the drill bit into the workpiece
- Marking an accurate hole location
- Center punch / center drill to begin holes
- Selecting drill bits
- Changing drill bits
- Introductory Class Project
- Birdhouse
Advanced/Specialized Wood Shop Classes
(Small Group or Individual Training)
Advanced Drill Press Topics
- Adjusting the table height
- Setting the vertical travel stops
- Using a drill press vise
- Dust control system
- How to tell when a bit needs to be sharpened
- Changing the drill speed
- Using Forstner and other large (over 1/2 in) bits
- Consumables costs
- Using brushes or sanders in the chuck
- Making fixtures for repeating hole locations
- Making fixtures for workpiece clamping
Advanced Disc Sander Topics
- Adjusting the table angle
- Selecting sandpaper grits
- Replacing sandpaper disc
- How to tell when the sandpaper needs to be replaced
- Consumables costs
- Review all core topics above
- Adjusting the table-disc clearance
- Making special tools and jigs
Advanced Band Saw Topics
- Dust control system
- How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced
- Consumables costs
- Adjusting the table tilt angle
- Selecting a blade
- Replacing the blade (tension and tracking adjustments)
- Adjusting Upper and Lower blade guides
- Setting upper and lower blade guide clearances
- Resawing
- Making fixtures for locating/aligning the workpiece
Dovetail Joints
- TBD
Mortise and Tenon Joints
- TBD
Wood Shop Class Projects
(Small Group or Individual Training)
Hardwood Candlestick Holder
- TBD
Rolling Equipment Cart for Your Home Shop
- TBD
