General Wood Shop Notes

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1 General Wood Shop Notes Restricted Materials No METAL or BONE of any kind on any machine or in the room o See additional restrictions individual machine All reclaimed and other than new lumber must be thoroughly inspected eign material (nails, etc.) utilizing the metal detector located to the right of the hack rack Refer to Wood Classification Guide on entry door woods that cause skin and/or respiratory irritation o Ensure work area is thoroughly cleaned if any woods causing irritation are used While foam is authorized on some machines, be aware it produces a large mess and must be clean thoroughly after work is complete General Wood Shop Safety and Operations Notes Always wear applicable safety equipment Bee using any machine, check the following: o The area surrounding the machine is clear of any obstruction that will inhibit safe operation o The work piece will not contact any obstruction during machining process o All safety guards and dust control devices are in place and operational CAUTION Ensure all moving parts of the machine have come to a complete stop bee removing material, making adjustments or cleaning After using any machine: o Return the machine to its original location (if moved) o Return all fences, tables or other machine parts to a neutral or commonly used position (i.e. zero degree position, perpendicular/parallel as applicable) o Clean the machine, surrounding area and the floor after use Cleaning required regardless of number of passes or cuts Return all hand tools, clamps or other support equipment to proper storage location Place any waste material in trash cans o Cut or break down materials as required so they do not extend out the top of the can Note any broken or malfunctioning equipment on the Wood Shop white board o Contact area champion(s) if time permits Note the low quantity of any consumables (sand paper, nails, glue, etc.) on Wood Shop white board Leave the place better than how you found it!

2 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE Training and Safety Notes Compound Miter Saw Eye and hearing protection required Minimum work piece length: 3 o Use of a hold down tool is highly recommended all small pieces Maximum work piece width: 11 ½ Ensure the dust collection system is attached and dust shroud is in place o Current system is composed of a shop vac activated by a power sensitive switch that starts the shop vac when power is applied to the saw Ensure the cut area is clear of obstacles Adjust cut angle as necessary o Horizontal cut angle is adjusted by squeezing the black handle at the end of the cut trough and rotating the cut trough to the desired angle There are detents commonly used angles (22 ½, 30, 45 etc.) Other angles can be used by rotating the cut trough to the desired angle and locking it in position by pushing down on the black handle o Vertical cut angle (Z axis) is adjusted by loosening (counterclockwise) the 3-prong locking handle at the base of the saw frame and rotating the saw to the proper angle and tightening the locking handle The saw can only be rotated in a counterclockwise direction NOTE: Ensure the adjustable aluminum fence is moved outward as necessary as not to come into contact with the blade during the cut Position the work piece against the fence o Use a hold down tool small pieces to keep fingers away from the blade Squeeze the black trigger inside the handle to start the saw Move the saw down in a smooth controlled manner o For work a piece wider than 6, slide the saw aft, move the saw down and push ward Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to return to the stowed position (up) and the blade to stop Remove work piece and any scraps Return saw to 0/0 horizontal and vertical cut angles Clean the Miter Saw and surrounding area

3 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE of any kind Training and Safety Notes Panel Saw Eye and hearing protection required NO HORIZONTAL CUTTING/RIPPING o Do Not rotate saw into the horizontal position Minimum piece size o Width piece must contact 3 rollers 2 rollers on one side of the saw blade, 1 roller on the other side o Height None Note: Saw accuracy decreases on cuts greater than 4 ft. (may exceed 1/16 inch of error) Move saw up above height of the work piece Position work piece on the frame o Remove dust collection elbow to view saw blade position o Slide work piece left/right as required to align saw blade with cut line Note: Index line on saw frame is inaccurate o Replace dust collection elbow Secure work piece to the frame o Clamp work piece to a horizontal member of the frame o Ensure clamp position does not interfere with saw operation o Clamp only one side Clamping both sides may contribute to saw binding Recommend clamping the side with the most material Note If the work piece on one side of the saw touches a single roller, it may come loose once the cut is complete Pull Out on red power button to start the saw Move the saw at a controlled rate from top to bottom Once the cut is complete, push In on the red power button to stop the saw Once saw has stopped, remove work piece from both sides Return saw to the top of the slide Return clamp(s) to the clamp rack Clean the Panel Saw and surrounding area

4 Training and Safety Notes Drill Press Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE o Spindle speed is not optimized drilling metal Eye and hearing protection required Work piece must be clamped when using: o Spade bits o Hole saws o Forstner bits o Any drill bit ½ or greater o Anytime piece size precludes a secure hold preventing the piece from rotating during drilling Note: work piece will rotate clockwise if unsecured. Position work piece on the left side of the table so rotate will be blocked by support column Use a vise items 4 or smaller Never leave chuck key in the chuck o Return chuck key to magnetic holder on the front of the drill after each use Ensure drill table is in proper position o Adjust table height by loosening the black locking handle and crank silver handle on the right side as needed to raise/lover the table. Tighten the black locking handle after table is in proper position o Ensure table is level or set to the proper angle Table angle can be adjusted by loosening the 1 nut on the front of the bracket, setting the proper angle and tighten the nut Insert and tighten bit o Ensure bit is properly aligned and centered in the chuck o Return chuck key to magnetic holder on the front of the drill after each use Position and secure work piece o Clamp as needed Set drill depth stop if required o Adjust the long screw on the right side of the drill next to the pull down arm Move toggle to On position to start drill o Located on right side of drill press Move the drill at a controlled rate

5 Assist the drill in returning to the full up position if required Move toggle to Off position to stop drill Remove piece from the drill table o Return clamp to the clamp rack (if applicable) Remove and return drill bit to proper storage location Clean the Drill Press and surrounding area

6 Training and Safety Notes Jointer Authorized Materials Natural wood ONLY o Must have a grain No manufactured wood products o Plywood, MDF, etc. o Refer to wood sample display No PLASTIC, FOAM, METAL or BONE of any kind Eye and hearing protection required Max cut depth 1/16 6 max width 8 min length Push stick required any piece less 2 in depth Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear o Move jointer as need to accommodate the size of the work piece so Nothing in the surrounding area will interfere with the jointing process Use a crowbar (or similar device) to raise the front of the jointer Once raised, push down on the orange wheel levers to lock the frame in the Up position CAUTION Do Not attempt to raise the jointer by simply stepping down on the orange wheel levers. Doing so will overstress and break the levers. A lifting device (crowbar) must be used to lift the jointer bee pushing down on the wheel levers. After locking the wheel levers, move the jointer into the desired position by pulling on the base. Do Not attempt to move the jointer by pulling on the feed table. If necessary, unplug the jointer to simplify movement. o Once in position lift up on the wheel levers lowering the jointer to the floor Ensure wheels are pointing out bee lowering Adjust cut depth o Loosen the two table locks located under the table (aluminum rods with 45 o bend) o Rotate the red/green (labeled Boice Crane) wheel under the feed table to achieve the desired depth (1/16 max on depth scale) Clockwise decreases cut depth Counter Clockwise increases cut depth o Tighten the two table locks

7 Do Not over tighten Adjust fence to other than 90 o if desired o Loosen brace (black knob) on back side of the fence and red knob on the feed end of the table o Pull the fence ward slightly o On the feed end of the fence, rotate the 90 o stop to a vertical position This action allows the fence to be moved to less than or greater than the 90 o position Changing fence angle limited to edge jointing only o Adjust to the desired angle o Tighten brace and red knob Depress green Start button to start the jointer Place work piece on feed table o Orient piece to cut with the grain See attachment Move the piece across the jointer knives at a slow controlled rate as required o Firmly hold the work piece again the fence and table through the entire operation o Apply downward ce to the work piece on outfeed side of the jointer knives once sufficient length (3-4 ) exists See attachment o Hand should never cross directly over the knives Use push stick to cross knives Repeat as necessary o Turn jointer off to adjust cut depth Depress red Stop button to turn off the jointer Return tool to basic settings and original location Clean the Jointer and surrounding area

8 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE of any kind Training and Safety Notes Band Saw Eye and hearing protection required DO NOT CHANGE BLADE TENSION Minimum curve radius of 6 o Additional training required to change blades Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear o Move band saw as need to accommodate the size of the work piece so Nothing in the surrounding area will interfere with the cutting process Ensure the work piece will Not contact the saw column while cutting o Maximum clearance to the left of the blade is 13 (throat) o Reorient work piece or change cut line (draw on opposite side of work piece) if necessary Set blade guard a maximum of ½ above the work piece o Loosen black lock handle (counter clockwise) labeled o Adjust height using black knob labeled o Tighten lock handle (clockwise finger tight) labeled Adjust table tilt if required o Loosen black lock handle (counter clockwise) labeled A (triangle) under the table on back side o Adjust angle o Tighten lock handle (clockwise) Depress green On button on the left side of the saw below the saw column to start the saw Move work piece through the blade at a controlled rate o Slow rate if saw or blade makes a binding/squealing sound Once cut is complete, depress red Off button on the left side of the saw below the saw column to stop the saw Return tool to basic settings and original location Clean the Band Saw and surrounding area

9 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE of any kind Training and Safety Notes Belt / Disk Sanders Eye and hearing protection along with dust mask required Dust collection system must be connected and ON all sanding No side-load sanding on belt sander o All sanding pressure must be perpendicular to the belt and in contact with the table Discontinue use if belt contacts the side of the upper housing or the sanding table Adjust table angle if desired Move power switch to On position Clean belt or disk if required (optional) o Gently apply rubber bar to sanding surface until a majority of debris is removed from the sanding surface Place work piece on sanding table o Free hand sanding of an angled piece could result in the piece becoming jammed between the table and the sanding belt or disk Sand only on the descending side of the disk when using the disk sander Move power switch to Off position once sanding is complete Clean the Sander and surrounding area

10 Grain Orientation Attachment Proper Holding Attachment

11 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE of any kind Training and Safety Notes Oscillating Sander Eye and hearing protection along with dust mask required Change spindle if required o Remove locking bolt located at the top of the spindle Clockwise to loosen o Remove spindle and blue table insert o Insert blue table insert sized the spindle to be used Note The opening in the table insert must be large enough to allow the spindle to move freely up and down o Insert appropriate spindle o Tighten locking bolt Counter-clockwise to tighten Do Not over tighten Move power switch to On position Place work piece on sanding table Apply pressure against the spindle as needed Move the piece across the spindle in a slow controlled rate as required Move power switch to Off position once sanding is complete Clean the Oscillating Sander and surrounding area

12 Authorized Materials Any wood product Plastic Foam No METAL or BONE of any kind Training and Safety Notes Table Saw Eye and hearing protection required Dust collection system must be connected and ON with gate open Minimum of 1/16 between blade and rip fence Do Not use rip fence and miter gauge in combination o Advance training required to use both together Maximum of ½ blade tooth exposed above work piece Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear Set blade height as required o Rotate adjustment wheel on the front of the saw Clockwise to raise the blade Counter-clockwise to lower the blade Adjust blade angle if desired (this is a right-tilt saw) o Rotate adjustment wheel on the side of the saw Counter-clockwise to tilt blade to the right Clockwise to return the blade to perpendicular Turn on dust collection system o Open duct gate Rip fence operations o Set rip fence to proper distance as required Rip fence scale is inaccurate Physically measure the distance between the blade tooth and fence Rip fence does not self-center ensuring a parallel surface to the blade Recommend moving the fence from right to left in final adjustment to increase probability of proper alignment Push down on rip fence locking handle when fence is in correct position Snug, do not over tighten o Place work piece against the fence o Preposition Push Stick in an easily accessible location

13 o Depress the black On button o Using a Push Stick, move the work piece along the fence at a controlled steady rate o Once clear of the blade, depress the red Stop button o Remove work piece and excess material Miter gauge operations o Slide miter gauge into channel o Move rip fence clear of both work piece and cutting are Do Not use rip fence and miter gauge in combination o Adjust miter face to an angle other than 90 o if required o Place work piece against the miter gauge o Depress the black On button o Move the work piece and gauge at a controlled rate o Once clear of the blade, depress the stop Stop button o Remove work piece and excess material Return tool to basic settings Retract blade to below table level Turn off dust collection system o Close duct gate Clean the Table Saw and surrounding area

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