Finishing Machines

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.

General Safety Rules of the Woodshop

• Attire
  • Avoid loose clothes and hair
  • Remove rings
  • Wear close-toed shoes
  • Don't wear gloves when operating power tools
• Wear Safety Glasses
• Wear respiratory protection when appropriate
• Wear hearing protection for loud equipment or extended use
• Keep floors clean, clear, and dry
  • Keep extension cords off of the floor when not in use
• Don't throw oily rags in the trash can
• Store finishes in the yellow cabinet
• Don't eat and drink around power tools
• Be aware of people around you when using equipment, and don't approach others while they are using equipment

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.

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

Have user demonstrate a test pass

Jointer

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.

Spindle Sander

A spindle sander helps to create a smooth finish on curves and other detail work on wood.