Proper Use of Agricultural Mechanics Power Tools6831.15
Cutting ToolsShould be sharp to improve safety and efficiency
Abrasive Cutoff SawUses a circular blade to cut metal
Nail GunIs used to drive nails
Band SawUses thin, continuous, flexible blade to cut either curved or straight lines
Circular SawMakes straight cuts in wood
Compound MiterIs a cutoff type saw used to cut angles and square cuts
DrillMakes round holes through wood or metal using a bit
Drill PressIs a stationary tool used to make round holes in wood or metal using a bit
GrinderShapes and smoothes metal, sharpens tools, or removes rust
HacksawA stationary power tool that uses a blade with back and forth motions to cut metal
Hammer DrillIs used to drill holes in masonry
Jig SawUses a back and forth (up and down) motion to cut curves
JointerIs used to straighten and smooth edges of boards or cut bevels
PlanerSmoothes and cuts lumber to exact thickness
Radial Arm SawMoves to cut a stationary piece of wood
Reciprocation SawIs used in tight or close situations in remodeling work
RouterIs used to make molding or designs in wood surfaces, dado cuts, and rabbet cuts
SanderSmoothes wood surfaces
Saber SawCuts curves in wood or other materials
Table SawIs used to crosscut, rip, dado or miter
General Safety RulesCare should be taken to use guards and to keep hands and clothing away from cutting parts of tools and equipment
General Safety RulesAll safety procedures should be followed
Band SawShort or sharp curves in wood require a narrow blade or less
Band SawTo help prevent the wood from binding, the miter gauge and the rip fence should not both be used at the same time
Band SawA band saw used to cut metal must have a speed control that will slow the blade speed, and a metal cutting blade must be used
DrillA center punch should be used to dent the metal before starting to drill a hole in metal
DrillThe bit should be tight in the chuck, and the chuck key removed before using a drill
JointerThe depth of cut should be about 1/16 each pass
JointerThe depth of cut is determined by adjusting the front in-feed table
JointerThe last pass on each edge of the board should be with the grain for a smooth cut
PlanerAbout 1/16 of wood should be removed on each pass
PlanerNails, dirt and loose knots should be remove before the board is planed
PlanerThe thin end of a rough cut board should be put in the planer first
PlanerThe final pass on each side of the board should be with the grain to get a smooth finish
Portable GrinderOperator should use both hands as with a circular saw
Portable GrinderIt is unsafe to use a grinding wheel after one half its original diameter is worn away
Portable SawOperator should use both hands with a circular saw
Portable SawCircular saw is used to make straight crosscuts or rip cuts in wood
Portable SawSaw teeth should point toward front of saw used to cut wood
Portable SawOther types of portable saws include saber, jig, scroll and reciprocation
Radial Arm SawThe wood remains stationary on the saw table, and the saw is pulled to the wood
Radial Arm SawThe saw should be secured after each use
Sander Belt sander requires operator to use both hands
SanderBelt should be turning before it is gently touched to the wood
SanderSander should continue to run and be moved with the wood grain until it is lifted from the wood when finished
SanderAfter use, a belt sander should be laid on its side
SanderA finishing sander should be used to sand with the grain to get a smooth finish
Table SawIf a board is ripped less than 3 wide, a push stick should be used
Table SawTo get the correct board width, measure from side of fence nearest saw blade to the saw blade tooth nearest the fence
Table SawInstall the correct blade for the job with the teeth pointing toward the direction of rotation of the saw motor
Table SawBlade height should be adjusted so that only the saw teeth are above the wood
Proper Use of Agricultural Mechanics Power Tools6831.15
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