Basics of Woodworking Workshop
This is a stub for the woodworking workshop that needs to be filled in.
Preparing for the Workshop
- This workshop requires at least 2 people to teach (one person to teach table saw and bandsaw, the other teaches benchtop and hand tools)
- Class size should be limited to 8
- Allocate about 3 hours
Workshop Topics
General Safety
- Don't use gloves around rotational machines - Use eye protection - Use hearing protection
Table Saw
- Anatomy of the table saw - Safety considerations and practices (highlighting kickback and the cause) - Changing the blade guard and riving knife - Making a rip cut - Making a cross cut
Band Saw
- Anatomy of the bandsaw - Safety considerations and practices (inlcuding push sticks and the ability to walk around the machin) - Start up and shut down procedures - Straight cuts and backing out - Curved cuts and backing out (also mention radius)
Benchtop Power Tools
Discuss adjustments, safety, typical replacement parts - bits and such and how to use the different bits correctly
- Drill Press - Miter Saw - Scroll Saw - Planer (if there's time)
Hand Tools
- Hammers - Hand drills - Reciprocating saw - Punches - Hand saws - Taps/Dies (concept not doing it) - C-L-A-M-P-S
Steps
Equipment & Supplies
Make sure you have the following:
Other Tips
Here's a link to the woodworking equipment at hackrva: need link