«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
