Wood Shop Training
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** 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 | ** Giant dust collector should not be switched on-off frequently | ||
| + | ** Look for QR codes on equipment (links to i3 wiki pages) | ||
* [[Grizzly 16in Band Saw]], [[Craftsman 12in Band Saw]] | * [[Grizzly 16in Band Saw]], [[Craftsman 12in Band Saw]] | ||
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** Line up the blade with the shadow from an overhead light | ** Line up the blade with the shadow from an overhead light | ||
** Clamp the workpiece for best accuracy (cannot hold it still by hand) | ** Clamp the workpiece for best accuracy (cannot hold it still by hand) | ||
| − | ** Stop the blade in the down position (less chance of kickback) | + | ** Stop the blade while the arm is in the down position (less chance of kickback) |
| − | ** Pull-out | + | ** Pull-out supports (black metal tube) |
| − | ** | + | ** How to make a zero-clearance fence (less splintering on back side of workpiece) |
** Setting angle of blade (vernier scale) | ** Setting angle of blade (vernier scale) | ||
** Roller stand is available for longer wood | ** Roller stand is available for longer wood | ||
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* [[Delta 12in Disc Sander]] | * [[Delta 12in Disc Sander]] | ||
** Power switch location/operation | ** Power switch location/operation | ||
| + | ** Disk brake | ||
** Workpiece materials compatible with this machine | ** Workpiece materials compatible with this machine | ||
** Holding the workpiece safely | ** Holding the workpiece safely | ||
| − | ** Cleaning with | + | ** Maximum workpiece length is half disc diameter |
| + | ** Cleaning the paper with a gum rubber stick | ||
** Dust control | ** Dust control | ||
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| + | * Disc/belt sander | ||
| + | ** Use belt section for workpieces to long for the disc sander | ||
| + | ** Be aware of hazardous open v-belt drive | ||
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| + | * [[Jointer]] | ||
| + | ** Natural wood workpieces only | ||
| + | ** Makes one straight edge (that is all) | ||
| + | ** Always push the board with pads to protect hands from blades | ||
| + | ** Convex vs. concave boards | ||
| + | ** Keep board in contact with the outfeed table | ||
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| + | * [[Delta Unisaw]] | ||
| + | ** AKA the table saw | ||
| + | ** Main table, outfeed table, etc. | ||
| + | ** Power switch on saw, power shutoff on wall | ||
| + | ** Blade guard and dust collector hood (safety feature vs. obstacle) | ||
| + | ** Kerf splitter (safety feature vs. obstacle) | ||
| + | ** User posture/position vs. kickback trajectory | ||
| + | ** Customized pushing block | ||
| + | ** Pushing block and pushing stick working together | ||
| + | ** Throat plate | ||
| + | ** Blade height hand wheel w/ locking knob | ||
| + | ** How to set blade height for safety | ||
| + | ** Blade tilt hand wheel w/ locking knob | ||
| + | ** How to set/adjust blade tilt (good metal square between saw teeth) | ||
| + | ** Changing blade is part of routine use, not just maintenance task | ||
| + | *** Power off at wall | ||
| + | *** Remove throat plate | ||
| + | *** Use wood block scrap to hold blade while turning nut | ||
| + | *** Blade nut is reverse threaded | ||
| + | *** Be careful not to drop the nut into the saw base | ||
| + | *** Types of table saw blades and their uses (rip, combination, plywood) | ||
| + | ** T-square type Delta fence (unsafe if misaligned) | ||
| + | ** Fence should always be at least 1/2" away from blade | ||
| + | ** Crosscut sled (workpiece 3/4" thick or less) | ||
| + | ** Tapering jig (tapered table legs or similar workpieces) | ||
| + | ** Feather board | ||
| + | ** Miter gauge (use and adjustment) | ||
== Possible Future Topics == | == Possible Future Topics == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:51, 18 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
- Look for QR codes on equipment (links to i3 wiki pages)
- 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 while the arm is in the down position (less chance of kickback)
- Pull-out supports (black metal tube)
- How to make a 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
- Disk brake
- Workpiece materials compatible with this machine
- Holding the workpiece safely
- Maximum workpiece length is half disc diameter
- Cleaning the paper with a gum rubber stick
- Dust control
- Disc/belt sander
- Use belt section for workpieces to long for the disc sander
- Be aware of hazardous open v-belt drive
- Jointer
- Natural wood workpieces only
- Makes one straight edge (that is all)
- Always push the board with pads to protect hands from blades
- Convex vs. concave boards
- Keep board in contact with the outfeed table
- Delta Unisaw
- AKA the table saw
- Main table, outfeed table, etc.
- Power switch on saw, power shutoff on wall
- Blade guard and dust collector hood (safety feature vs. obstacle)
- Kerf splitter (safety feature vs. obstacle)
- User posture/position vs. kickback trajectory
- Customized pushing block
- Pushing block and pushing stick working together
- Throat plate
- Blade height hand wheel w/ locking knob
- How to set blade height for safety
- Blade tilt hand wheel w/ locking knob
- How to set/adjust blade tilt (good metal square between saw teeth)
- Changing blade is part of routine use, not just maintenance task
- Power off at wall
- Remove throat plate
- Use wood block scrap to hold blade while turning nut
- Blade nut is reverse threaded
- Be careful not to drop the nut into the saw base
- Types of table saw blades and their uses (rip, combination, plywood)
- T-square type Delta fence (unsafe if misaligned)
- Fence should always be at least 1/2" away from blade
- Crosscut sled (workpiece 3/4" thick or less)
- Tapering jig (tapered table legs or similar workpieces)
- Feather board
- Miter gauge (use and adjustment)
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
