I am a student in the Building Academy at Bay of Islands College in Kawakawa, New Zealand. My blog is a reflection of my learning and professional work experience.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Wood Tech
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Power tools
Power Tools
Name | Use / project | Safety | Care |
Hand Drill | Drill holes | Always wear eye protection Wear the right safety equipment | Clean regularly |
Jig Saw | Cut plastic or wood | Protect eyes and fingers Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust or flying debris, use appropriate ear protection to dampen the loud noise and a dust mask to avoid inhalation of sawdust. | Clean regularly Don't let rust |
Biscuit Cutter | To cut crescent shaped holes. | Careful of fingers | Don't cut biscuits Careful of fingers |
Palm Sander | To sand down your surfaces | Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles). Wear a dust respirator for dusty operations. Make sure the sander is switched "OFF" before connecting the power supply. | Dont sand skin Dont let rust Keep sharp |
Machines | |||
Pedestal Drill | Use of a fence attached to the table top and stops or place holders allows fast repeated drilling of holes in a perfect line. | Keep all loose clothing away from drill | Handle the lubrication carefully |
Horizontal Drill | Directional boring, also referred to as hodrilling | Stay clear of rotating drill | Rotate drill pipe Use drilling fluid |
Band Saw | A bandsaw is a power saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more wheels to cut material. | Wear safety glasses or goggles | Blow sawdust away from band saw |
Bench Belt Sander | Cut wood. And make deep line cut things... | Wear protective eye gear, keep hands clear from blade. And yeah. | Pay attention to the belts |
Table Saw | Cut straight lines and make smooth cuts | Do not wear gloves when operating | Clean all sawdust inside |
Radial Arm Saw | It is often used for cutting long pieces of timber to length. It may be fitted with a dado blade to create cuts for dado, rabbet. | Never clear small pieces when saw is operating | Clean the exterior of the saw |
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Hand Tools
Hand Tools 10 WTY
Tool and Name | Safety | Uses | Maintenance |
Don't hit anyone with it | Use to measure wood and draw lines | Protect the edges from damage Keep clean | |
Dont cut yourself | Measure multiple lines | Easily broken Lubricate hinges & keep the ruler clean | |
Don't use it as a hammer Don't be silly with it | Mark square angles on wood | Do not swing around | |
Blade secure No cracks Keep fingers behind cutting edge | Cut wood panels | Store in a rack or hang by the handle or blade Keep clean & free of rest | |
Blade secure No cracks in handle No splinters Keep fingers behind cutting edge | Cut joints into wood | Store in a rack or hang by the handle or blade Keep clean & free of rest Maintain the saw in sharp condition | |
Don't throw | To carve the wood. | Store wherever it goes. | |
Head is secure No cracks in handle No splinters on handle | Drive chisels | Do not use on steel or hard surfaces Check headfaces & handles for splits or cracks | |
Hammerhead secure No cracks in handle No splinter in handle | Drive nails Extract nails | Clean the hammer face by rubbing it on a piece of fine sandpaper Maintain a clean handle Never use a hammer with a handle or head that is loose or damaged | |
Check for cracks Keep fingers away from cutting edge | To smooth wood | Keep clean & free of rust by applying a light coat of oil Blades should be kept sharp & correctly set | |
Blade secure Keep fingers behind cutting edge Mind the blade-gets very hot | Cuts shapes quote of plastic/wood | Replace the blade when necessary Keep clean & free of rust Align the adjustable pins to ensure that the blade is straight within the frame | |
Don't be silly with it Mind the spin | Mark out joints on wood | Keep the spur sharp Release the tension on the thumb screw when not in use Store in a clean & dry environment | |
Mind your fingers | Clamp down work | Something about keeping it safe i think not really sure | |
Mind Your fingers | Clamp workpiece and wood | Dont let rust | |
Dont be silly with it Wear goggles Mind your fingers | Punch nails under the surface of the wood | Dont let rust Keep sharp | |
Dont lose them | Put into drill to screw/unscrew screws | Dont get dirty | |
Mind your fingers when squeezing small item mind your eyes | Holding plastic and metal | Dont let rust | |
Mind your fingers | Hold wood while working on it | Keep in safe environment | |
Mind your fingers | Smoothing surfaces on external or internal curves | Keep sharp | |
Keep watch of fingers | Carving or cutting wood | Keep clean & free of rust Keep the cutting edge sharp Do not use excessive force when driving with a hammer or using a levering action which could bend or break the blade Store in a rack roll up pouch or carrying case | |
Don't get your hands caught | Drill a big hole. | Don't lose it | |
Drill bits can be very hot while drilling | Drill holes in wood, plastic & metal | Keep clean |

