Saws
What does TPI stand for when talking about saw blades?
Tooth/teeth per inch
Should gloves ever be worn around a drill press?
no
What is the purpose of a planer?
to make a workpiece a uniform thickness
What does RPM stand for?
revolutions per minute
What type of squares do we us in class?
What is the difference between a rip cut and a cross cut?
rip cut - with the grain
cross cut - across the grain
What does galling refer to?
What is the purpose of a jointer?
to square workpieces by removing warping.
How far away is the ideal distance for the tool rest to be from the workpiece?
1/8"
What does a mitered joint typically refer to?
two pieces cut at 45 degrees that when put together form a 90 degree angle
How many inches should your hands be from a table saw blade, bandsaw blade, and miter saw blade?
Table saw - 6"
Bandsaw - 2"
Miter saw - 4"
Name the type of chuck found in our drill presses.
Jacobs chuck
What is a slave board?
a board that is placed under a workpiece that is too thin for the planer to process
Name three lathe tools (chisels).
Spindle roughing gouge, bowl gouge, flat nose scraper, round nose scraper, skew chisel, parting tool
What is spring wood?
softer less dense wood
What should you do with a standard plywood blade in order to cut through plastic?
Reverse the blade
What is the purpose of a V-block?
it allows you to hold and drill through round material.
Name three types of powered sanders that we have in the shop
orbital sander, portable belt sander, belt sander, disc sander, spindle sander, drum sander
What type of nailgun do we use in the shop?
18 gauge pneumatic brad nailer
What is the natural glue found in lumber called
lignin
What is the difference between a skip tooth blade and a hook tooth blade?
skip tooth - long and short alternating teeth
hook tooth - large widely spaced teeth with a deep gullet
Name three types of drill bits.
twist bit, brad point bit, spade bit, hole saw, forstner bit, multi purpose bit
Why should you not exceed 300 grit when sanding wood that you intend to stain?
the sawdust becomes too fine and clogs the natural pores in the material which limits the stains ability to penetrate the fibers.
What should you never do to a nailgun before use?
disable/remove the built in safety features
16" - center to center measurement for studs
19 3/16" - center to center measurement for joists