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== General Information ==
== General Information ==
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<div>Finishing Machines can be found inside the&nbsp;[https://wiki.bereamakerspace.org/index.php?title=Wood_Shop Wood Shop]. When using any equipment in the woodshop, make sure to wear all proper safety equipment.<p>If you have any issues with Wood Shop equipment, the slack channels associated with this space include: #general, #shop-cnc, and #shop-wood</p>


== Orientation ==
The planer, jointer, and spindle sander are located in the [[Wood Shop]]. They are used to prepare board faces and edges, reduce boards to thickness, and sand curves and details. This page covers their 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.<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 ==
Report equipment issues on Slack in #general, #shop-cnc, or #shop-wood.


*<div class="li">Attire</div>
== Orientation and Access ==
**<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> ==
Training is required to use this equipment. Complete the [[New-member-orientation|general space orientation]] before attending this orientation. Check the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar event calendar] for upcoming training.
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== Planer ==
During orientation, you will demonstrate a test pass on the planer and jointer and demonstrate how to use the spindle sander.
<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>
*<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>
*<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 ==
== Safety ==
<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>
*<div class="li">Use hearing protection.</div>
*<div class="li">Use push sticks for thin pieces.</div>
*<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 ==
Follow the [[Wood Shop#Safety|Wood Shop safety requirements]].
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[[File:Spindle Sander.jpg|200px|right|middle]]
* Do not operate power equipment while impaired, rushed, tired, or unwell.
* Inspect the equipment before using it.
* Wear hearing protection when using the planer or jointer.
* Use dust collection when operating the planer.


A spindle sander helps to create a smooth finish on curves and other detail work on wood.
== Equipment ==
 
=== Planer ===
 
[[File:Planer.jpg|200px|thumb|Planer in the Wood Shop.]]
 
The [[Planer|DeWalt DW735X planer]] mills boards to a desired thickness. A planer alone will not correct a warped board. A planer sled can help correct warp and twist as an alternative to using the jointer.
 
==== Preparation ====
 
* Check that the board contains no metal.
* Remove dirt and dust from the board before milling.
* Take small cuts over multiple passes.
* Support the ends of long boards to help avoid snipe, a deeper cut near the ends of a board.
* '''Wear hearing protection and use dust collection.''' The planer is loud and produces a lot of dust.
* Make sure there is enough outfeed space for the board.
 
==== Operation ====
 
# Unlock the carriage and adjust the height so that the workpiece moves the rollers.
# Lock the height.
# Adjust the dust collection gates and turn on the dust collector.
# Turn on the planer.
# Feed the board into the planer with the grain at a slight angle. Keep it flat on the table.
# Let the board pass through and slide free.
# Turn off the planer and dust collector.
 
During orientation, demonstrate a test pass for the instructor.
 
==== Planer Sleds ====
 
The following video explains using a planer sled for twisted boards and other board-flattening issues.
 
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR-f4d3cS8</youtube>
 
=== Jointer ===
 
[[File:Less Sawdust Jointer.jpg|200px|thumb|Jointer in the Wood Shop.]]
 
The [[Jointer|Central Machinery 31849 jointer]] is used to square a board's face and edge.
 
* '''Wear hearing protection.'''
* Use push sticks for thin pieces.
* You should not need to adjust the table. Do not adjust it unless you know how to do so.
* Guide the board against the fence.
* '''Apply downward pressure on the outfeed table only.''' Do not apply it over the blade or on the infeed table.
* Do not leave a hand pushing on the back of the board.
* Learn how to correct the board's specific defects before starting.
* Once one corner is square, use the [[Table Saw|table saw]] and [[Planer|planer]] to produce a board with four square sides.
 
During orientation, demonstrate a test pass for the instructor.
 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwbVIqOVMDk Using the Jointer]
 
==== Matching Board Edges ====
 
The following video covers jointing mating board edges so they fit together even when the fence is slightly out of square.
 
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nok83lU9ofQ</youtube>
 
=== Spindle Sander ===
 
[[File:Spindle Sander.jpg|200px|thumb|Spindle sander in the Wood Shop.]]
 
The [[Spindle Sander|Ridgid EB44243 spindle sander]] smooths curves and other details in wood.
 
* Apply pressure at the area of the workpiece you want to sand.
* Keep other parts of the workpiece clear of the spindle. Accidental contact can leave scratches that require hand sanding.
 
During orientation, demonstrate how to use the spindle sander for the instructor.

Latest revision as of 14:26, 14 September 2026

General Information

The planer, jointer, and spindle sander are located in the Wood Shop. They are used to prepare board faces and edges, reduce boards to thickness, and sand curves and details. This page covers their orientation.

Report equipment issues on Slack in #general, #shop-cnc, or #shop-wood.

Orientation and Access

Training is required to use this equipment. Complete the general space orientation before attending this orientation. Check the event calendar for upcoming training.

During orientation, you will demonstrate a test pass on the planer and jointer and demonstrate how to use the spindle sander.

Safety

Follow the Wood Shop safety requirements.

  • Do not operate power equipment while impaired, rushed, tired, or unwell.
  • Inspect the equipment before using it.
  • Wear hearing protection when using the planer or jointer.
  • Use dust collection when operating the planer.

Equipment

Planer

Planer in the Wood Shop.

The DeWalt DW735X planer mills boards to a desired thickness. A planer alone will not correct a warped board. A planer sled can help correct warp and twist as an alternative to using the jointer.

Preparation

  • Check that the board contains no metal.
  • Remove dirt and dust from the board before milling.
  • Take small cuts over multiple passes.
  • Support the ends of long boards to help avoid snipe, a deeper cut near the ends of a board.
  • Wear hearing protection and use dust collection. The planer is loud and produces a lot of dust.
  • Make sure there is enough outfeed space for the board.

Operation

  1. Unlock the carriage and adjust the height so that the workpiece moves the rollers.
  2. Lock the height.
  3. Adjust the dust collection gates and turn on the dust collector.
  4. Turn on the planer.
  5. Feed the board into the planer with the grain at a slight angle. Keep it flat on the table.
  6. Let the board pass through and slide free.
  7. Turn off the planer and dust collector.

During orientation, demonstrate a test pass for the instructor.

Planer Sleds

The following video explains using a planer sled for twisted boards and other board-flattening issues.

Jointer

Jointer in the Wood Shop.

The Central Machinery 31849 jointer is used to square a board's face and edge.

  • Wear hearing protection.
  • Use push sticks for thin pieces.
  • You should not need to adjust the table. Do not adjust it unless you know how to do so.
  • Guide the board against the fence.
  • Apply downward pressure on the outfeed table only. Do not apply it over the blade or on the infeed table.
  • Do not leave a hand pushing on the back of the board.
  • Learn how to correct the board's specific defects before starting.
  • Once one corner is square, use the table saw and planer to produce a board with four square sides.

During orientation, demonstrate a test pass for the instructor.

Using the Jointer

Matching Board Edges

The following video covers jointing mating board edges so they fit together even when the fence is slightly out of square.

Spindle Sander

Spindle sander in the Wood Shop.

The Ridgid EB44243 spindle sander smooths curves and other details in wood.

  • Apply pressure at the area of the workpiece you want to sand.
  • Keep other parts of the workpiece clear of the spindle. Accidental contact can leave scratches that require hand sanding.

During orientation, demonstrate how to use the spindle sander for the instructor.

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