As mentioned in the video, you use your free hand to guide the saw, and cut parallel to the floor. Like many other saws, you must make sure no one is in the immediate vicinity or else they could be severely injured by the saw.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
How to Use a Tenon Saw
The tenon saw is used for cutting wood. Unlike other saws, you must hold it parallel to the floor. The following is a video on how to use the tenon saw:
As mentioned in the video, you use your free hand to guide the saw, and cut parallel to the floor. Like many other saws, you must make sure no one is in the immediate vicinity or else they could be severely injured by the saw.
As mentioned in the video, you use your free hand to guide the saw, and cut parallel to the floor. Like many other saws, you must make sure no one is in the immediate vicinity or else they could be severely injured by the saw.
How to Use a Rip Saw
A rip saw is used for manually cutting wood into pieces. The following is a video on how to use the rip saw:
As the video mentions, the most powerful cut using this saw is downward, then you lightly bring the saw back up, then another powerful downward motion. An extremely important safety precaution would be to make sure that there is no one in the immediate vicinity when using this saw. You could accidentally cut them or hit them with the saw and cause serious injury.
As the video mentions, the most powerful cut using this saw is downward, then you lightly bring the saw back up, then another powerful downward motion. An extremely important safety precaution would be to make sure that there is no one in the immediate vicinity when using this saw. You could accidentally cut them or hit them with the saw and cause serious injury.
How To Use an Electric Sander
An electric sander is used for achieving a smooth finish on wood faster than manual sanding. The following is a video on how to use and electric sander:
As mentioned in the video, it is very important that the sander is kept in constant anti-clockwise motion, or else a hole will be burned through the sand paper. It is also important that you keep your free hand holding the wood down for support, but also making sure you do not accidentally sand your hand with the sander, so make sure your free hand is not too close.
As mentioned in the video, it is very important that the sander is kept in constant anti-clockwise motion, or else a hole will be burned through the sand paper. It is also important that you keep your free hand holding the wood down for support, but also making sure you do not accidentally sand your hand with the sander, so make sure your free hand is not too close.
How to Use A Hammer
A hammer is a very important tool in DT, as you will use it to hammer in and remove nails from wood. The following is a video on how to use a hammer:
To hammer in a nail, you must first tap lightly into the wood using the hammer to make sure it is in place. Then hit the nail into the wood using the hammer, making sure you do not hit your hands. Continue until the nail is completely hammered into the wood. To remove a nail, use the back end of the hammer to pry the nail loose. A helpful tip when removing nails, is that if a nail is too far in to pry loose, just hammer it in all the way to get it out of the way and continue working.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
How to Use a Drill Press
A drill press is used for drilling holes in wood as well as metal. The following is a video on how to use a drill press:
As stated in the video, you must hold down the piece of wood you are planning to drill a hole in securely with your free hand, then slowly lower the drill until in begins to drill through the wood. Continue lowering until the drill has fully gone through the wood. A useful tip when using the drill press would be to mark where you want the hole to be with a marker before drilling, as the hole will be more precise and in the correct position.
How to Change a Scroll Saw Blade
Changing a scroll saw blade is a very important skill to know when you are working in DT. The following is a video on how to do so:
Important tips to remember when changing a scroll saw blade:
- Make sure the machine is off before trying to loosen the blade, trying to change a blade while the machine is on is extremely hazardous and unsafe.
- Remember to always tighten clockwise, and loosen anti-clockwise. This makes changing a blade a lot quicker and easier instead of trying to work out which way to turn it.
- Make sure the blades are always facing downwards. If the blades are facing upwards, the wood or metal will begin to travel up the blade and cause damage to the machine and your design.
- Always remember, after tightening the blade, you must loosen it slightly with three turns anti-clockwise so that the blade is not too tight.
How to Use the Jig Saw
The jig saw can be used to cut wood in half, straight lines, or even curvy lines or designs. The following is a video on how to safely use the jig saw:
When using the jig saw, it is important that the wood is securely clamped down with the F clamp, as well as using your free hand to hold down the wood for extra support, keeping it well away from the blade. You must make sure that the machine is completely level with the wood - not tilted up or down. Then you must hold down the trigger to start the machine and begin to cut the wood. Make sure that you apply a decent amount of downward pressure, or the machine with jump up - potentially causing injury. When you are done cutting the wood, release the trigger to stop the machine. You will have successfully cut a piece of wood using the jig saw.
When using the jig saw, it is important that the wood is securely clamped down with the F clamp, as well as using your free hand to hold down the wood for extra support, keeping it well away from the blade. You must make sure that the machine is completely level with the wood - not tilted up or down. Then you must hold down the trigger to start the machine and begin to cut the wood. Make sure that you apply a decent amount of downward pressure, or the machine with jump up - potentially causing injury. When you are done cutting the wood, release the trigger to stop the machine. You will have successfully cut a piece of wood using the jig saw.
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