The cube file is perfect for filing the whole edge of a piece of wood evenly and making sure it is perfectly straight. Like other files, you only file in one direction, which in this case, is away from you. Because of this filing direction, you must make sure no one is standing opposite you, or you may accidentally injure them with the file.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
How to Use a Cube File
A cube file is used for sanding parallel with the wood, giving a straight finish on edges. The following is a video on how to use the cube file:
How to Use a Curved File
The curved file is used for filing curved edges, preparing them for sanding. The following is a video on how to use the curved file:
As mentioned in the video, the curved file is only to be used in one direction, which is downward. The curved edge makes it easy to get to curved edges and sand them with ease, and prepare them for sanding.
As mentioned in the video, the curved file is only to be used in one direction, which is downward. The curved edge makes it easy to get to curved edges and sand them with ease, and prepare them for sanding.
How to Use a Flat File
The flat file is used to file edges to prepare them for sanding. The following is a video on how to use the flat file:
The video explains that, like some other files, only use a downward filing motion. This will prepare your wood for sanding and will file out imperfections.
How to Use a Coarse File
The course file is used to file down large amounts of wood for a various amount of reasons. The following is a video on how to use the coarse file:
When using this type of file, you only file downwards, not upwards. Use your free hand to support the file, as the coarse file can sometimes be difficult to operate smoothly. Continue filing until the edge is filed to your liking.
How to Use a Hack Saw
The hack saw is a saw used for cutting metal into pieces. The following is a video on how to use the hack saw:
As mentioned in the video, this saw is similar to the rip saw, in that the downward stroke is more forceful than the upward stroke. Like many other saws, you must make sure that no one is in the immediate vicinity when you are using this saw, as you could severely cut or hit someone with the saw.
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.
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