HKHS
WOOD SHOP
SAFETY BOOKLET
Revised May 2007
Planer
Safety Rules
1. Always wear eye protection.
2. Always ask the instructors permission before using the Planer.
3. Always remove all jewelry and loose clothing and tie back long hair.
4. Stock should be at least 12 inches in length to run through the planer.
5. Adjust to the desired thickness of cut before turning the machine on.
6. Never look into the throat of the Planer while it is running.
7. Surface only new lumber that is free of loose knots or serious defects
8. Plane with the grain or at a slight angle to the grain. Never attempt to plane
cross grain.
9. Stand to one side of the work being fed through the planer
10. Do not attempt to feed stock of different thicknesses side by side through the
machine
11. Handle and stock only in the area beyond the ends of the table. Keep fingers on
top of the wood to avoid pinching them between the wood and the table.
12. If the machine is not working properly, shut off the power at once and inform the
instructor.
13. Maximum cut in a single pass throught the planer is 1/16”
14. Do not change the depth of cut while the stock is feeding through the planer
15. Make sure the dust collection chute is open, and dust collector is on.
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Planer
Operating Procedure
1. You must pass the safety exam for the planer.
2. Ask the instructor’s permission to use the planer
3. Make sure you have safety glasses on.
4. Be sure to remove all jewelry and loose fitting clothes and tie back long hair.
5. Be sure that the wood meets the minimum length requirements for the planer.
6. Measure the thickness of the board you plan to plane. What ever it measures,
set the planer for that thickness. This means that on you first pass through the
planer, you will not be removing much wood, but you will establish a place to
start.
7. Plane all of your boards to that thickness.
8. Once all boards have been sent through once, then use the hand wheel to
adjust the depth of cut to 1/16 less that the previous cut.
9. Repeat step #8 until the board reaches the desired thickness.
10. Remember that the maximum cut you take with each pass through the planer is
1/16”. Also remember that most boards we will plane in this class will be to a
thickness of 3/4”.
11. Turn off the planer and wait for the cutter head to stop turning before walking
away.
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Jointer
Safety Rules
16. Always wear eye protection.
17. Always ask the instructors permission before using the jointer.
18. Always remove all jewelry and loose clothing and tie back long hair.
19. Always keep the safety guard in place when using the jointer.
20. Never put your hands directly over the cutter head when using the jointer.
21. Never adjust the jointer when it is running.
22. The normal depth of cut for general purpose edge jointing is 1/16”
23. The normal depth of cut for face jointing is 1/32”.
24. The minimum (shortest) length of wood that can be used is equal to the size of
the jointer.
25. The maximum width of stock that can be face jointed is equal to the size of the
jointer.
26. Never joint end grain on the jointer.
27. Always use push blocks when face jointing the wood.
28. Always use a push stick when edge jointing any piece that is less than the
height of the fence.
29. Never adjust the out feed table on the jointer in this lab.
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Jointer
Operating Procedure
12. You must pass the safety exam for the jointer.
13. Ask the instructor’s permission to use the
jointer
14. Make sure you have safety glasses on.
15. Be sure to remove all jewelry and loose fitting clothes and tie back long hair.
16. Be sure that the wood meets the minimum length requirements for the jointer
that you are using.
17. Check the depth of cut.
 The usual depth of cut (amount of wood to remove each pass) for edge
jointing is 1/16 of an inch: however, if the wood is badly warped or crowned
adjust the depth to 1/8 of an inch.
 The usual depth of cut for face jointing is 1/32”: however if the wood is badly
cupped or twisted adjust the depth to 1/16”.
18. Check the fence to make sure that it is square.
19. Turn the jointer on.
20. Make sure that the grain is facing forward and up to avoid tear-out of the wood.
21. When edge jointing:
 Place the top of the crown up.
 Always use a push stick on any piece of wood that is lower than the height of
the fence.
 Be sure to hold the wood tightly against the fence at all times to ensure
accurate results.
22. When face jointing
 Be sure to place the convex surface of cupped stock so that it faces up.
 Always use push blocks when face jointing.
23. Stand to the side of the machine and move with the stock as needed when
jointing longer pieces.
24. Turn the jointer off.
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Power Miter Saw
Safety Rules
1. Always wear eye protection.
2. Always ask the instructor before using the power miter saw
3. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back long hair
before operating the power miter saw.
4. Always keep guards in place and in working order.
5. Always remove all chips and small pieces of wood before
operating saw.
6. Always lock all adjustments before operating the saw.
7. Always keep hands at least 4” from the path of the saw blade.
8. Never cross your arms when using the power miter saw
9. Never allow the blade to be in contact with the work piece before
switching on machine.
10. Always secure the work piece with your hand or a hold down
clamp.
11. Always wait until the blade has stopped completely before
attempting to remove scraps.
12. Never attempt to clear the sawdust chute unless the saw is
unplugged.
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Power Miter Saw
Operating Procedure
1.
Always Wear Safety Glasses when operating the Power Miter Saw!
2.
Always ask the instructor for permission before using the Power Miter Saw.
3.
Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
4.
Set the appropriate angle and lock the table in place.
5.
When cutting square or right -angled miters, hold piece of work
with your left hand and operate the handle with your right hand.
6.
Never cross your arms when operating the power miter saw.
7.
Align the blade with your mark
8.
Without squeezing the power trigger, pull the blade down close to the stock.
9.
Adjust the stock so that the mark lines up with the blade.
10. Return the saw to the fully upright position
11. Squeeze the power trigger and wait for the blade to reach full
speed before cutting.
12. Pull the saw slowly and smoothly down through the work piece.
13. Return the saw to its upright position and release the power
trigger.
14. Wait for the blade to come to a full stop before removing scraps.
15. Return the saw to the straight and square po sition
16. Tighten all adjustments .
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Table Saw
Safety Rules
1. Always wear eye protection.
2. Never use a machine until you have taken the safety test,
received 100% and have been given the instructor’s
permission.
3. Always remove all jewelry and loose clothing and tie back
long hair.
4. Never stand in line with the blade. This protects you from
being hit if a kickback occurs.
5. Always use the splitter when cutting completely through
the wood.
6. Always use the guard when operating the table saw under
normal circumstances. The instructor must specifically
approve any operation that requires removal of the
guard.
7. Stock must be a minimum of 12” long unless you receive
specific permission from the instructor.
8. Always use a push stick when cutting narrow stock less
then 4” wide.
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9. Always wait for the blade to stop before removing small
scraps.
10.Set the blade so that it extends not more then 1/8” above
the wood to be cut.
11.Never cut warped or round stock on the table saw.
12.Stock must be surfaced with at least one true jointed edge
before ripping.
13.Never saw freehand. Always use the fence or the miter
gauge.
14.Never use the rip fence and miter gauge at the same time
when cutting completely through the wood. Kickback
will occur.
15.Always use a tail off person when operating the table saw.
16.Never reach over the blade to grab stock.
17.The operator must Always push the stock completely past
the blade. The tail off person should Never pull stock
through the blade.
18. Never cut through a loose knot.
19. Never make an angled or bevel cut on the table saw
without specific permission from the instructor.
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Table Saw
Operating Procedure
RIPPING
1. You must pass the safety exam for the table saw at 100% before using the table saw.
2. Ask the instructor’s permission to use the table saw.
3. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves.
4. Set the blade to the correct height (1/8” higher then your stock).
5. Make sure that the guard is in place and operating properly. (Any exceptions to using the
guard must be directly supervised by the instructor).
6. Set the fence to the correct position (If cutting solid stock, remember to add the appropriate
amount for finish jointing).
7. Make sure that your tail off person is stationed at the backside of the saw.
8. Turn the saw on.
9. Stand slightly to the left of the blade
10. Your left hand holds the stock down and against the fence, while your right hand pushes the
stock forward
11. Feed the stock through the saw
 Use a push stick for any stock less then 4” wide
 Hold the stock down and against the fence
 Push the stock completely past the blade
 The tail off person should help maintain position of the stock and the cutoff after the lead
end is past the blade and guard.
 The tail off person should not pull the stock through the blade.
12. The tail off person should remove the stock and cutoff from the table saw surface
13. Turn the saw off.
14. Lower the blade below the table
15. Remove any scraps from the table.
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Table Saw
Operating Procedure
CROSSCUTTING
1. You must pass the safety exam for the table saw at 100% before using the table saw.
2. Ask the instructor’s permission to use the table saw.
3. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves.
4. Set the blade to the correct height (1/8” higher then your stock).
5. Make sure that the guard is in place and operating properly.
6. Check the Miter Gauge for squareness and place it in the left miter gauge slot.
7. Move the fence out of the way.
8. Place your stock on the front of the miter gauge.
 Hold the miter gauge with your right hand.
 Hold the stock with your left hand.
 Keep your body to the left side of the blade.
9. Turn the saw on.
10. Move the stock slowly to the blade and check for position.
 Adjust if necessary and recheck.
11. Push the stock slowly through the blade.
12. Pull the miter gauge and stock back.
13. Do not attempt to remove scraps from near the blade!
14. Turn the saw off.
15. Lower the blade below the table.
16. Remove any scraps from the table.
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Drill Press
Safety Rules
1. Always obtain permission from the instructor before using the drill press!
2. Always wear safety glasses when operating the drill press!
3. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back long hair
before operating the drill press.
4. Always make sure that the belt guards are in the place and secured
properly.
5. Make all adjustments to the drill press and “set ups” with the machine turned
off. (The only exception to this rule is with variable speed models that
require the machine to be on in order to adjust the speed)
6. Always obtain permission from the instructor prior to changing the speed of
the drill press.
7. Always adjust the speed prior to installing a bit. (Slower for larger bits, faster
for smaller bits)
8. Never leave the chuck key in the chuck.
9. Never allow the drill bit or cutter to come in contact with the table during use.
(Use a backing board under the workpiece)
10. Always secure the workpiece.
11. Always keep your hands a minimum of 2” away from a moving brad point or
twist drill and a minimum of 6” away from any other bits or cutters.
12. Always keep the long side of the work piece on the left side of the drill bit.
13. Never attempt to grab or stop a piece of stock that comes loose and is
spinning on the bit.
14. Never leave the drill press when the spindle is still turning.
15. Never drill metal unless specific permission from the instructor is obtained.
16. Always use a brush to clean off the workplace. (metal filings may be present
and may be hazardous)
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Drill Press
Parts Identification
Variable Speed
Adjustor
Depth Stop Adjustment
Hand Wheel
On/Off Switch
Spindle
Chuck
Spindle Lock
Column
Table
Table Lock
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Drill Press
Operating Procedure
1. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using the drill press!
2. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the drill press!
3. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
4. Select the appropriate drill bit.
5. Check for appropriate speed (faster for smaller bits, slower for larger bits) for
your intended use and if inappropriate, ask the instructor for further
instruction
6. Insert the drill bit or cutter into the chuck and tighten by hand.
7. Tighten the drill chuck with the chuck key.
8. Remove chuck key from the chuck and replace it in its holder.
9. Align and secure your workpiece.
10. Turn the drill on.
11. Using the handwheel, feed the bit slowly and steadily into your workpiece.
12. After drilling to the desired depth, slowly return the drill to its starting position
(Do not drop the handwheel).
13. Turn the drill off.
14. Remove the workpiece.
15. Remove the drill bit by loosening with the chuck key after it has cooled. If it
is hot, use a paper towel to hold the bit as you loosen so that you do not burn
yourself or drop the bit.
16. Remove the chuck key from the chuck and replace it in it’s holder.
17. Use a brush to clean off the chips from the table after drilling.
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Band Saw
Safety Rules
1. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using the band saw!
2. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the band saw!
3. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back long hair before
operating the band saw.
4. Never talk to anyone while operating the band saw.
5. No one should be within the safety zone while you are operating the band
saw.
6. The blade guide assembly must be adjusted to within ¼” of the work piece
before turning the saw on.
7. Round stock must be secured before cutting.
8. Relief cuts are necessary when cutting curves smaller then the blade allows.
9. You should Always avoid backing out of curves or long straight cuts with the
saw running.
10.
Never place your hands or fingers directly in line with the blade.
11.
Never force the work into the blade
12.
Never allow anyone to stand to the right of the saw when it is running.
(When blades break, they may shoot out that side of the saw)
13.
If the saw makes a strange noise, turn off the power and inform the
instructor.
14.
If the blade breaks, turn off the power, wait until the machine stops
completely and then inform the instructor.
15.
Never remove scraps from near the blade until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
16. Never leave the band saw until the blade has come to a complete stop.
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Band Saw
Operating Procedure
1. Ask the instructor for permission before using the band saw.
Always wear safety glasses.
2. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and
roll up long sleeves.
3. Check set-up, operation, and adjustments before turning on
the saw.
 Adjust blade guide assembly to within ¼” of the work piece
 Check that both door guards are in place and secure.
4. Do not allow anyone inside the safety zone.
5. Do not talk to anyone while operating the band saw.
6. Turn the saw on.
7. Place hands and fingers on each side of the cut line. Never allow your fingers
or hands to be in line with the blade. Use a push stick if necessary.
8. Guide the work slowly, letting the machine do the work. Do not force the
work into the cut.
9. Avoid backing out of long cuts or curves with the saw running.
10. Use relief cuts if they are needed for sharp curves.
11. If any strange noise is heard, immediately shut off the machine and inform the
teacher.
12. If the blade breaks, turn off the power, step back from the machine, wait until
it stops and notify the instructor.
13. Turn the saw off.
14. Wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing any wood that
is close to the blade.
15. Do not leave the band saw until the blade has come to a complete stop
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Panel Saw
Safety Rules
18. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using
the panel saw!
19. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the panel saw!
20. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back
long hair before operating the Panel saw.
21. Never talk to anyone while operating the panel saw.
22. No one should be within the safety zone while you are
operating the panel saw.
23. Work area must be kept clean
24. Always keep hands away and out from under saw carriage
travel.
25. Never force the saw through material.
26. Never remove scraps from near the blade until the blade has
come to a complete stop.
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Panel Saw
Operating Procedure
17. For best results place material to be cut so that the back of the
material is facing the operator. This will give you a smoother
cut on the face of the material.
18. Always move power unit slowly, giving the saw plenty of time
to cut the material.
19. Never allow power unit saw carriage to automatically retract
itself. Always guide saw back to the top of the machine,
slowly, by hand.
20. Lock saw carriage at the top of the guide ratios with tension
lock.
21. Clean panel saw and work area.
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Router
Safety Rules
1.
Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using
the router!
2.
Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the router!
3.
Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back
long hair before operating the router.
4.
Never talk to anyone while operating the router.
5.
Always make sure that the router is unplugged before
changing bits -or- removing it from its base.
6.
Always allow the bit to come to full speed before bringing it
into contact with the stock
Portable Router
7.
Always move the router counterclockwise around any exterior
edges.
8.
Always move the router clockwise around any interior edges.
9.
Always hold the router securely with both hands.
10.
Always secure the work-piece before routing.
11.
Never set the router down until the bit comes to a complete
stop.
12.
Always lay the router on it’s side.
Router Table
1.
Always use the fence and guard to minimize the router bit
exposure
2.
Always move stock from right to left.
3.
Never allow your hands/fingers to be closer then 4” from the
cutter.
4.
Always hold stock firmly with both hands.
5.
Always use a pushstick when appropriate.
6.
Never allow the stock to move backwards (left to right)
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Portable
Router
Operating Procedure
1.
Ask the instructor's for permission before using the router.
2.
Always wear safety glasses.
3.
Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
4.
Make sure the router is unplugged.
5.
Insert the bit into the collet and tighten
6.
Adjust the base for the correct depth of cut.
7.
Secure your workpiece.
8.
Plug the router in.
9.
Holding the router with both hands, turn it on.
10. Place the base of the router on your workpiece being careful not to
touch the cutter to the workpiece.
11. Carefully move the cutter into the workpiece and:
a) If routing an external profile move the router in a counterclockwise
direction.
b) If routing an internal profile, move the router in a clockwise direction.
12. When routing external profiles start with an end first to minimize
splintering when completing the cut.
13. Do not allow the router to stop when the bit is in contact with the wood
(this will likely cause a burn spot on your profile)
14. When finished, keep the base on the stock surface and move the
cutter away from the stock.
15. Shut the router off.
16. Wait for the bit to come to a complete stop.
17. Lay the router on its side.
18. Unplug the router.
19. Carefully remove the bit or if appropriate, raise the bit into the router
base.
20. Return the router and the bit to the correct place.
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Router
Table
Operating Procedure
1.
Ask the instructor's for permission before using the router table.
2.
Always wear safety glasses.
3.
Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long sleeves.
4.
Make sure the router is unplugged.
5.
Remove the router motor from the table.
6.
Insert the bit into the collet and tighten.
7.
Replace the router motor in the table.
8.
Adjust the router for the correct depth of cut and tighten the locking mechanism.
9.
Adjust the fence and guard to minimize the cutter exposure.
10. Plug the router in.
11. Turn the router on.
12. Using both hands to control your work piece, place the first edge to be routed against
the fence and then move your stock from right to left (against the rotation of the router
bit)
a. When routing the entire perimeter of the stock, rout the end grain first to minimize
tearout in the corners.
13. Do not allow the router to stop when the bit is in contact with the wood (this will likely
cause a burn spot on your profile)
14. When finished, remove your stock from the router table and shut the router off.
15. Wait for the bit to come to a complete stop.
16. Depending on instruction from the instructor, either lower the cutter below the surface of
the table,
-OrUnplug the router and remove the bit
Replace the router motor in the table and return the bit to the correct place.
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Scroll saws
Safety Rules
1.
Always ask the instructors permission before using the scroll
saw.
2.
Always were safety glasses when operating the scroll saw.
3.
Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back
long hair before operating the scroll saw.
4.
Always check the setup and adjustments before turning on the
saw.
 Blade Tension
 Teeth on blade pointing down.
 Hold down should be lightly touching the work.
5.
Never make any adjustments when the saw is running. (The
only exception is speed adjustments on electronic or crank
operated variable speed models)
6.
Never talk to anyone while operating the scroll saw.
7.
Never allow another student inside the safety zone.
8.
Always keep hands and fingers on either side of the cut line
9.
Never place hands or fingers inline with the blade.
10. Immediately shut off the machine if the blade breaks or if any
strange noise is heard and inform the teacher.
11. Never force the cut.
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Scroll saws
Operating Procedure
1.
You must pass the safety exam for the scroll saw at 100%.
2.
Ask the instructor’s permission to use the scroll saw.
3.
Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and
roll up long sleeves.
4.
Make sure that the appropriate blade is in the saw (a narrow
blade for tight curves)
5.
Adjust the hold down foot so that it is lightly touching your
work piece.
6.
Make sure that no other students are within the safety zone.
7.
Turn the saw on.
8.
Adjust the speed as required (only applies to variable speed
models as indicated by the instructor).
9.
Use moderate pressure to hold the work piece against the
table (do not allow the work piece to bounce)
10.
Slowly cut along your cut line.
11.
Allow the saw to do the work, DO NOT FORCE!
12.
When finished, turn the saw off.
13.
Clear away all scraps AFTER the saw has come to a
complete stop.
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Wood Lathe
Safety Rules
1. Always ask the instructors permission before using the wood
lathe.
2. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine
long hair.
3. Always use proper eye protection and /or face shield.
4. Always lower the wood lathe safety shield.
5. Always check the work piece to make sure it has no defects that
would cause it to break when turning.
6. Be sure glued-up stock is completely dry before turning.
7. Always check that work piece is balanced and securely fastened
between centers. Make sure the tailstock is locked before turning
on the power.
8. Always adjust the tool rest to within 1/8” of the work piece.
9. Always check that the tool rest does not hit the work piece by
rotating the stock by hand - prior to turning the lathe on.
10. Always run work piece at the slowest speed until it is rounded.
a. Large diameter stock must always be kept at lower
speeds.
11. Always hold turning tools firmly in both hands.
12. Always stop the wood lathe before making any adjustments such
as changing the position of the tool rest.
13. Always remove the tool rest when sanding or polishing.
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Wood Lathe
Operating Proceedure
1. Ask the instructor for permission to use the wood lathe.
2. Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair
3. Use proper eye protection and or a face shield.
4. Select a piece of wood of the right kind and size. (square with square
ends)
5. When using softwoods – draw diagonals to find the centers on each
end
When using hardwoods - make shallow diagonal saw cuts in the ends to
mark the centers
6. If the work piece is more than 3” square, remove the corners, creating
an octagonal shape.
7. Punch or drill a small hole in the center at each end.
8. Place a spur center in alignment with the center marks and strike it
with a mallet (not a hammer) to seat it firmly. It is a good idea to
mark the end of the work so that if you take it out of the lathe it can
be put back in the same position. (i.e. mark the end on the side of the
spur where the set screw is to insure the same placement at a later
time)
9. Check the lathe’s speed by turning it on.
a. If variable speed, slow to lowest speed and turn off.
b. If a speed change requires changing the belt on to different
pulleys, see the instructor.
10. Place the work piece between centers
a. Slide the spur center into the head of the lathe
b. Holding your stock in line, slide the tailstock up to the other
end of your stock and align with center mark on the end of
your stock.
c. Tighten the tailstock to the bed of the lathe
d. Use the tailstock feed handle to apply pressure to your
turning stock until the center seats firmly in the wood.
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Operating Procedure cont.
e. Tighten the feed handle lock.
 If using a dead center, loosen the feed handle, apply a
lubricant as indicated by your instructor and retighten.
11. Adjust tool rest to clear the work piece by about 1/8” with the top of
the tool rest about 1/8” above the center of your turning stock. Lock
the tool rest securely in place.
12. Rotate the work piece by hand to be sure that it clears the tool rest.
13. Double-check all adjustments and locks to make certain they are
secure.
14. Plant your feet firmly in front of the lathe and stand erect.
15. Make sure the safety shield is lowered.
16. Use a large gouge turning tool, hold the tool firmly in both hands and
firmly on tool rest.
17. Start turning at low speed until work piece becomes a cylinder.
18. As the cylinder becomes true, the speed may be slowly increased to
produce a better surface finish.
Note: larger diameter items MUST be kept at lower speeds – ask your
instructor before turning up the speed!
19. When turning is completed, remove the tool rest and support base and
sand at a medium speed. Speed may be increased slightly as grit size
decreases.
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Spindle
Sander
Safety Rules
1. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before
using the spindle sander!
2. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the spindle
sander!
3. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie
back long hair before operating the spindle sander
4. Always make sure that the spindle hold down nut is secure.
5. Always make that the correct throat plate is installed so that
there is no more then ¼” gap between the spindle and the
table insert.
6. Never use the spindle if the abrasives are torn or damaged.
7. Always notify the instructor if the abrasives are torn or
damaged.
8. Never use the spindle sander for straight or convex
surfaces.
9. Always feed the work against the direction that the spindle
is turning.
10. Always hold the work securely, especially when first feeding
the stock into the abrasive.
11. Always keep the stock firmly on the table when sanding.
12. Never leave the spindle sander when the spindle is still
turning.
13. Always keep your fingers away from the abrasive when the
spindle is turning.
14. Never reach around the spindle while it is rotating.
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Spindle
Sander
Operating Procedure
1. You must pass the safety exam for the spindle sander with 100%
correct before you can use the sander.
2. Always Wear Safety Glasses when operating the spindle sander.
3. Ask the instructor for permission before using the spindle sander.
4. Choose the largest spindle that fits the radius of your stock.
5. Install the spindle in the sander
6. Tighten the spindle hold down
7. Install the throat plate that matches the spindle (so that the gap
between the table and the abrasive is ¼” or less.
8. Turn the sander on.
9. Place stock flat on table.
10. Holding securely, move stock slowly into the abrasive and move
against the rotation of the spindle.
11. When done sanding, clean the abrasive with an abrasive
cleaning stick.
12. Shut the spindle sander off and wait for the spindle to come to a
complete stop.
13. Loosen the spindle hold down and remove the spindle.
14. Place the spindle and the throat plate in the appropriate storage
place.
15. Clean the spindle sander.
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Belt/Disc Sander
Safety Rules
27. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using
the Belt/disc Sander!
28. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the Belt/disc
Sander!
29. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back
long hair before operating the Belt/Disc Sander.
30. Always make sure there is no more then 1/8” between the
table and the abrasive.
31. Never use the belt or disc if the abrasives are torn or
damaged.
32. Always notify the instructor if the abrasives are torn or
damaged.
33. Always sand on the downward side of the disc (typically the
left side).
34. Always keep the stock firmly on the table when sanding.
35. Never allow your fingers to get closer then 1” from the belt or
disc when sanding.
36. Always make sure that the belt is installed with the arrows
pointing in the direction that the belt turns. (A improperly
installed belt can peel apart at the seam).
37. Never adjust the tracking or tension knobs without permission
from the instructor.
38. Never adjust the tables when the sander is running.
39. Never leave the belt/disc sander until the sander comes to a
complete stop.
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Belt/Disc Sander
Operating Procedure
22. Ask the instructor for permission before using the Belt/disc
Sander.
23. Always Wear Safety Glasses when operating the Belt/disc
Sander!
24. Be sure to remove all jewelry and loose clothing and tie back
long hair.
25. Prior to using the belt/disc sander you should have cut to within
1/16” of your line with the band saw or scroll saw.
26. Inspect the abrasives for tears or damage and notify the
instructor if you observe any.
27. Make sure the dust collector is on and the blast gate to the
sander is open.
28. Turn the belt/disc sander on.
29. Place your stock flat on the table.
30. When using the disc sander, always use the side of the disc
that is turning down against the table.
31. Move the stock into the abrasive and sand to the line, leaving
half of the line.
32. Clean the abrasive with an abrasive cleaning stick.
33. Shut the belt/disc sander off.
34. Wait until the belt/disc comes to a complete stop before leaving
the sander.
Revised May 2007
Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Safety Rules
17. Always obtain permission from the instructor before using the
mortiser!
18. Always wear safety glasses when operating the mortiser!
19. ALWAYS remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie
back long hair before operating the mortiser.
20. Make all adjustments to the mortiser and “set ups” with the
machine turned off.
21. Always obtain permission from the instructor prior to changing
the size of the Hollow Chisel.
22. Never leave the chuck key in the chuck.
23. Never allow the drill bit or hollow chisel to come in contact with
the table during use. (Use a backing board under the work
piece)
24. Always secure the work piece.
25. Always keep your hands a minimum of 2” away from Chisel.
26. Never leave the drill press when the spindle is still turning.
27. Never drill metal.
28. Always use a brush to clean off the workplace.
Revised May 2007
Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Parts Identification
RAISING AND
LOWERING
HANDLE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ALLEN KEY
BOLT FOR
HOLLOW
CHISEL
CHUCK ACCESS COVER
-ONE ON EACH SIDE
HOLLOW CHISEL AND
BIT
FENCE ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
FENCE
HOLD DOWN
WORK
TABLE
DEPTH STOP ROD
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Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Operating Procedure
40. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using
the mortiser!
41. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the mortiser!
42. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll
up long sleeves.
43. Select the appropriate Hollow Chisel and Bit set. Ask for the
instructor’s permission before changing the Hollow Chisel and
Bit.
44. Insert the Hollow Chisel and bit into holder and tighten allen
nut with supplied wrench making sure chisel is square and
parallel to the fence or work piece.
45. Open the two (2) chuck access cover and using the supplied
chuck key tighten the chuck to secure the bit so that the bit is
at least 1/16” below the hollow chisel.
46. Remove chuck key from the chuck and replace it in its holder.
47. Align and secure your work piece.
48. Adjust the depth stop to desired depth.
49. Turn the machine on.
50. Using the raising and lowering lever, slowly press the hollow
chisel and bit into work piece until desired depth. This may
take a lot of force depending on the type of wood being used.
51. After mortising to the desired depth, slowly return the drill to its
starting position.
52. Turn the drill off.
53. Remove the work piece.
54. Clean up wood chips with a brush and place in garbage can.
Revised May 2007
Portable Belt
Sander
Safety Rules
1.
Always ask the Instructors permission before using the
portable belt sander.
2.
Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and confine
long hair.
3.
Always use proper eye protection.
4.
Never allow the belt sander to come in contact with any
body parts while the abrasive belt is in motion.
5.
Always check that the switch is not locked on before
plugging the belt sander in.
6.
Always place the electrical cord over your shoulder(s) to
keep it out of the work area.
7.
Always hold the belt sander firmly with both hands.
8.
Always make sure that the surface to be sanded is free of
protruding nails, screws or staples.
9.
Always check that the belt is not frayed or ripped, tracking
properly and is the correct grit size for the job.
10.
Always clamp or secure the work piece so that it will not
move while sanding.
Revised May 2007
Portable Belt Sander
Operating Procedure
1.
Always ask the Instructor for permission before using the
portable belt sander.
2.
Always wear proper eye protection.
3.
Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and
roll up long sleeves.
4.
Clamp or otherwise secure the item to be sanded.
5.
Check that the sander is in the “off” position before
plugging it in.
6.
Place the electrical cord over your shoulder.
7.
Start the sander before it is placed on the surface and
check to see that the belt is tracking on center. Make any
necessary adjustments.
8.
Hold the belt sander firmly with both hands.
9.
Carefully place the moving belt on the surface. Allow the
rear part (heel) of the belt to touch first and level the
machine as it is moved forward.
10.
Immediately upon contact with the surface, move the
sander forward and backward in a direction parallel with
the grain with overlapping strokes.
11.
Always keep the sander moving when the belt is in motion
and in contact with your stock in order to prevent uneven
surfaces.
12.
Do not allow the machine to tilt or the edge of the belt will
cut into the surface.
13.
Upon completion of sanding, lift the belt sander off the
work and release the power trigger.
14.
Change to a belt with finer grit if needed until the
appropriate surface finish is attained.
When sanding is complete, wrap the electrical cord
around belt sander and return it to storage
Revised May 2007
Portable Power Tools
General Safety Rules
35. Always Wear Safety Glasses when operating any power
tools!
36. Always ask the instructor for permission before using any
power tools.
37. Always remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and tie back
long hair before operating any power tools.
38. Always keep your work area clean and uncluttered
39. NEVER pick up a tool by its cord
40. Always unplug tools when not in use
41. Always unplug a tool when changing blades or bits.
42. Always check the tightness of the blade/bit before using a tool
43. Always secure work before using a portable power tool on it.
44. Always be aware of your surroundings. Do not use the tool if
you have any chance of being bumped by another student.
45. Always be careful not to cut or drill into the worktable holding
the board being cut.
46. Never talk to other students while using a portable power tool.
47. Never force the tool through the stock. Let the tool do the
work.
48. Never make adjustments to the tool when it is running.
49. Be careful not to bump the blade/bit against anything when
handling the tool.
Revised May 2007
Portable Power Tools
Operating Procedures
Electric Drill
55. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using the Electric
Drill!
56. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the Electric Drill!
57. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
58. Always unplug the drill when changing bits.
59. Hold the drill with two hands.
60. Try to keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wood being drilled.
61. Do not force the drill.
62. Don’t allow the drill bit to get clogged with sawdust-Clean sawdust out of
bits if it gets clogged.
63. Use a backer board to prevent tear out.
64. Be careful of hot drill bits.
Jig Saw
1. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using the Jig Saw!
2. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the Jig Saw!
3. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
4. Cut free of nails and other foreign objects.
5. Keep the base firmly against the wood being cut.
6. Hold the saw with two hands.
7. Don’t cut curves that are too sharp for the blade.
Belt Sander
1. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using the belt
sander.
2. Always wear Safety Glasses when operating the belt sander!
3. Remove loose clothing and jewelry, tie back long hair and roll up long
sleeves.
4. Always check to make sure that the power trigger is not locked on before
plugging the sander in.
5. Secure your work piece with clamps or a backstop
6. Place the sander on your stock and in line with the grain
7. Position the cord so that it cannot be run over with the sander.
8. Hold the sander tight when squeezing the power trigger so that it does not
pull out of your hands
9. Move the sander continuously in a forward and backward “S” motion.
10. Unplug the sander when finished.
Revised May 2007