WOOD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 4 th Edition. Chapter 22 Machines

WOOD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

4th Edition

Chapter 22Machines

Allow heavy work to be done quickly

Repeat processes accurately

Give a good finish to the wood

Machines

Name the machine and state its use

• Scroll saw

• Used for− Decorative curved work− Cutting veneers

Safety precautions to be followed when using this machine

− Always use eye protection− Always keep the guard in

place− Keep fingers away from the

blade− No loose clothing− Disconnect from power

when not in use or when making adjustments

Name the machine and list some of its safety features

• Band saw

− Emergency stop switch− Adjustable blade− Lockable blade access door

Explain the function of the rip fence indicated on the photo

• Used for− Guide for cutting pieces to

width− Making parallel cuts to an edge

Name the machine and list two safety precautions to be followed when using it

• Mortising machine

− Always use eye protection− Tie up long hair− Secure loose clothing− Keep fingers away from the cutter− Make sure that the work is secured

to the table of the machine

Name the machine and state its use

• Pillar drill

• Used for− Drilling accurate holes in wood

and other materials

Name the parts labelled on the pillar drill

Feed leverGuard

Emergency stop button

Name the machine and state its use

• Disc and belt sander

• Used for − Sanding end grain smooth− Sanding curves to shape accurately

Sanding belt

Sliding fence

Sanding disc

Emergency stop button

Adjustable table

Name the parts labelled on the disc and belt sander

List safety precautions to be followed when using this machine

− Wear safety glasses and a dust mask

− Don’t wear loose clothing− Tie up long hair− Keep fingers away form the

sanding surfaces