Machine Woodworking

«Machine Woodworking» provides students with all the basic information needed to reach NVQ level II in wood machining. It covers calculations, timber science, and all the relevant machines, and is completed by five simple workshop projects which can be used to practice and test the necessary skills. The use of each machine is explained, with ample diagrams and photographs where appropriate, and each section is rounded off with the relevant regulations and additional multiple-choice questions to test understanding. Contents Acknowledgements Introduction ix Circular sawing machines 1 l.l Circular rip saw construction 1 1.2 Using a circular rip saw 5 1.3 Cross-cut saw construction 9 1.4 Using a cross-cut saw 14 1.5 Dimension saw construction 17 Self-assessment Crossword puzzle 2 Bandsawing machines 2.1 Band resaw 25 2.2 Narrow bandsaw construction 30 2.3 Using a narrow band saw 34 Self-assessment Crossword puzzle 38 3 Planing machines 39 3.1 Surface planer 39 3.2 Using a surface planer 46 3.3 Thickness planer 57 3.4 Using a thickness planer 63 Self-assessment 67 Crossword puzzle 68 4 Jointing machines 69 4.1 Hollow chisel morticer 69 4.2 Using a hollow chisel morticer 75 4.3 Single-ended tenoner 78 Self-assessment 96 Crossword puzzle 97 5. Vertical spindle moulder 99 5.1 Vertical spindle moulder construction 99 5.2 Using a vertical spindle moulder 108 Self-assessment 118 Crossword puzzle 119 6 Sanding machines 121 6.1 Introduction 121 6.2 Wide belt sander 121 6.3 Disc sander 128 6.4 Unisher 128 Self-assessment 129 Crossword puzzle 130 7 Waste extraction 131 7.1 Problem 131 7.2 Types of extraction 132 8 Machine maintenance 137 8.1 Importance of maintenance and lubrication 137 8.2 Lubrication 137 8.3 Servicing machinery 143 9 Calculations 147 9.l. Trade calculations 147 9.2 Applying calculations to realistic situations 151 Answers to self-assessment multiple choice questions 157 Index 161