S3 Standard Grade C & D

Woodwork Machine Tools

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Circular Saw

Machine 1 Machine 2

Bandsaw

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Pillar/Vertical Drill

Machine 3 Machine 4

Horizontal Drill

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Sanding Machine

Machine 5 Machine 6

Wood Turning Lathe

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Mortising Machine

Machine 7 Machine 8

Router

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Planer/Thicknesser

Machine 9 Machine 10

Flatbed Grinder

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Circular Saw – Used for ripping and cross cutting; adjustable fence and tilting blade allows quick accurate cutting. Riving knife splits timber and prevents binding; various blades available.

Definitions

Band Saw – A toothed band of steel is tensioned and driven round two pulley wheels. Blade runs between guides; use mainly for cross cut work, cutting ply and sheet material.

Pillar/Vertical Drill – Fixed machine for accurate drilling of holes. Drill held in a Jacob’s Chuck. Various Speeds available; adjustable table for height and angle.

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Horizontal Drilling Machine – Fixed machine for accurate drilling of holes; drill held in a Jacob’s Chuck. Drill and work piece held horizontally. Often used to produce dowel joints.

Definitions

Sanding Machine – abrasive disc rotates ant high speed; work piece held on table and fed towards down turning wheel. Adjustable fence allows accurate sanding of end grain and mitre joints etc.

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Mortising Machine – Often called hollow chisel mortiser; drill rotates inside a hollow, four sided chisel to drill and cut square holes. Work piece clamped to table and fed underneath chisel.

Definitions

Router – A hand held power tool used to cut housings, mouldings etc. can be table mounted (as shown). Variable depth and a large cutter selection allows a great range of profiles to be cut.

Wood Turning Lathe – Used for wood turning between centres and faceplate turning. Wood held and rotated by lathe whilst operator cuts using chisels and gouges resting on a tool rest. Variable speed.

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Horizontal or Flatbed Grinding Machine – A power driven, horizontal, artificial grindstone; used to grind chisels and plane irons prior to honing. Adjustable clamp ensures accuracy. Oil feed keeps work piece cool.

Definitions

Planer/Thicknesser – Blades are held in a rotating, balanced block and wood is passed over the top to produce a high planed finish. Adjustable thickness enables accurate dressing of wood.