Finishing Machines: Difference between revisions

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General Information

Finishing Machines can be found inside the Wood Shop. When using any equipment in the woodshop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment.

If you have any issues with Wood Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-cnc, and #shop-wood

Orientation

The order of this document is to give some basic information of what will happen in the woodshop during the training. This orientation assumes that they have gone through our general space orientation.

Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, are tired, or are not feeling well.

Inspect the equipment before using it.

Equipment

Planer

The planer is used for milling boards to a desired thickness. This is often referred to as a 'flattening' board, but it's not quite that simple. A planer won't fix warped boards.
You can use a jig to correct warp and twist in boards if you don't want to use the jointer.
Ensure there is no metal in the board you are milling
Scrub dirt and dust off of the board before milling
Patience is important - make small cuts over multiple passes.
Support the ends of long pieces to avoid snipe.
The planer is loud and produces a lot of dust. Wear hearing protection and use dust collection.
Make sure you have enough outfeed space for your board.

Unlock the carriage and adjust the height so that the workpiece moves the rollers.
Lock the height
Adjust the gates and turn on the dust collector
Turn on planer
Feed the board into the planer with the grain at a slight angle. Make sure it is flat on the table.
Let board come through and slide free.
Turn off planer and dust collector.

Have user demonstrate a test pass

Jointer

The other part of milling lumber. Jointers are for squaring a board's face and edge.
Use hearing protection.
Use push sticks for thin pieces.
You shouldn't need to adjust the table. Don't unless you know what you are doing.
Guide board against the fence,
Apply downward pressure on the outfeed table only. Not over the blade, not on infeed.
Don't leave a hand pushing on the back of the board.
Do research about how to correct different board defects.
Once one corner is square, use the tablesaw and planer to create a four square board

Have user demonstrate a test pass

Using the jointer

Spindle Sander

A spindle sander is used to help get a smooth finish on curves, and other detail work on wood
Using what you are trying to sand, apply pressure on that spot using the spindle sander.
Try not to let the spindle sander touch anything but what you are sanding, as it can leave scratch marks on your piece, that have to be sanded out manually later.

Have user demonstrate ability to use spindle sander

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 The order of this document is to give some basic information of what will happen in the woodshop during the training. This orientation assumes that they have gone through our general space orientation.<p>Do not operate any power equipment if you are under the influence of anything, in a hurry, are tired, or are not feeling well.</p>
 <p>Inspect the equipment before using it.</p>
-== General Safety Rules of the Woodshop ==
-*<div class="li">Attire</div>
-**<div class="li">Avoid loose clothes and hair</div>
-**<div class="li">Remove rings</div>
-**<div class="li">Wear close-toed shoes</div>
-**<div class="li">Don't wear gloves when operating power tools</div>
-*<div class="li">Wear Safety Glasses</div>
-*<div class="li">Wear respiratory protection when appropriate</div>
-*<div class="li">Wear hearing protection for loud equipment or extended use</div>
-*<div class="li">Keep floors clean, clear, and dry</div>
-**<div class="li">Keep extension cords off of the floor when not in use</div>
-*<div class="li">Don't throw oily rags in the trash can</div>
-*<div class="li">Store finishes in the yellow cabinet</div>
-*<div class="li">Don't eat and drink around power tools</div>
-*<div class="li">Be aware of people around you when using equipment, and don't approach others while they are using equipment</div>
 == <span>Equipment</span> ==
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 == Planer ==
-<div class="level2">
+<div class="level2">[[File:Planer.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
+*<div class="li">The planer is used for milling boards to a desired thickness. This is often referred to as a 'flattening' board, but it's not quite that simple. A planer won't fix warped boards.</div>
-[[File:Planer.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
+*<div class="li">You can use a jig to correct warp and twist in boards if you don't want to use the jointer.</div>
+*<div class="li">Ensure there is no metal in the board you are milling</div>
-Planers are used to flatten and smooth rough wood, that has already been through the jointer.
+*<div class="li">Scrub dirt and dust off of the board before milling</div>
+*<div class="li">Patience is important - make small cuts over multiple passes.</div>
+*<div class="li">Support the ends of long pieces to avoid snipe.</div>
+*<div class="li">The planer is loud and produces a lot of dust. Wear hearing protection and use dust collection.</div>
+*<div class="li">Make sure you have enough outfeed space for your board.</div>
+#<div class="li">Unlock the carriage and adjust the height so that the workpiece moves the rollers.</div>
+#<div class="li">Lock the height</div>
+#<div class="li">Adjust the gates and turn on the dust collector</div>
+#<div class="li">Turn on planer</div>
+#<div class="li">Feed the board into the planer with the grain at a slight angle. Make sure it is flat on the table.</div>
+#<div class="li">Let board come through and slide free.</div>
+#<div class="li">Turn off planer and dust collector.</div>
+<p>''Have user demonstrate a test pass''</p></div>
 == Jointer ==
-<div class="level2">
+<div class="level2">[[File:Less Sawdust Jointer.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
+*<div class="li">The other part of milling lumber. Jointers are for squaring a board's face and edge.</div>
-[[File:Less Sawdust Jointer.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
+*<div class="li">Use hearing protection.</div>
+*<div class="li">Use push sticks for thin pieces.</div>
-Jointers are used to smooth and flatten one side of wood, and one of the edges to create a 90-degree angle. Its purpose is to help fix any bowing, cupping, or twisting in the wood.
+*<div class="li">You shouldn't need to adjust the table. Don't unless you know what you are doing.</div>
+*<div class="li">Guide board against the fence,</div>
+*<div class="li">'''Apply downward pressure on the outfeed table only.'''&nbsp;Not over the blade, not on infeed.</div>
+*<div class="li">Don't leave a hand pushing on the back of the board.</div>
+*<div class="li">Do research about how to correct different board defects.</div>
+*<div class="li">Once one corner is square, use the tablesaw and planer to create a four square board</div>
+<p>''Have user demonstrate a test pass''</p>
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwbVIqOVMDk Using the jointer]<br></div>
 == Spindle Sander ==
-<div class="level2">
+<div class="level2">[[File:Spindle Sander.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
-[[File:Spindle Sander.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
-A spindle sander helps to create a smooth finish on curves and other detail work on wood.
+*<div class="li">A spindle sander is used to help get a smooth finish on curves, and other detail work on wood<br></div>
+*<div class="li">Using what you are trying to sand, apply pressure on that spot using the spindle sander.&nbsp;</div>
+*Try not to let the spindle sander touch anything but what you are sanding, as it can leave scratch marks on your piece, that have to be sanded out manually later.
+<p>''Have user demonstrate ability to use spindle sander''</p></div>