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Woodworks and metal works commonly involve different methods of cutting. There are tools used to help in the different cutting needs. These are collectively called saws. But there are many different kinds of saws, just as there are many different kinds of materials and cutting methods used.
These saws are distinct from one another in terms of the primary functions they serve. It makes cutting works easy and done in the fastest time possible. Take a look at the different kinds of saws.
Band Saw
A band saw can be used in wood or metal. It has a blade made of a band of metal. One edge of the blade has teeth that cut through the material being worked on. It can be operated with a motor, electricity, water or steam. It is best used for cutting irregular and curved shapes, but could also work on basic straight cuts. The smoothness of the curved cuts produced depends largely on the size of the width of the band.
Circular Saw
A circular saw has a round metal blade with teeth on the perimeter. It runs on a motor that causes the blade to spin continuously. It is then applied to a working surface like wood to cut as desired. Handheld circular saws are portable and handy. The heavy duty types are more bulky and usually fixated in one place.
Circular saws can cut wood, plastic or metal. It could cut in a straight motion and is very efficient in producing narrow slots.
Scroll Saws
A scroll saw is the tool you need to accurately cut along curves. It can be operated on electricity or pedaled. It is similar to a band saw but just differs on how it is used. A band saw cuts through a material by sliding it on the surface. A scroll saw is used with repeated up and down motions.
A scroll saw is very handy and requires a small space only. It is very convenient in small and limited working spaces, like a kitchen or backyard.
Table Saw
A table saw (or a saw bench) is commonly used by professionals only. It is a very large cutting equipment and is usually fixated in one place. Basically, there is a cutting blade (usually a circular saw) mounted on top of a table or any working surface. The material to be cut is worked around the blade.
The table provides stable support during the cutting process. It is important to fix it on the ground to avoid kickbacks and vibrations. It can cut metal, wood or plastic.
Miter Saw
A miter saw is basically for making accurate cross cuts. This is the tool best used for framing and molding. There is a circular blade that spins fast when the motor is running. The blade works its way on the working material. The precision of the cut largely depends on the controlled motion of the user.
Radial Arm Saw
A radial arm saw is used specially for making straight and rip cuts. A circular blade with teeth is mounted on a sliding bar. The wood or metal to be cut is placed under the bar. The blade will slide from left to right and back to cut through the material.
A radial arm saw is more of a professional tool. It is dangerous to be handled by a beginner. It could cut lumbers with great precision, at identical widths. It could also make more complex cuts like compound miters accurately and at a lesser time.
First, What is a drum sander?
A drum sander is a particularly awesome woodworking machine designed to sand and finish large wood surfaces on a mechanism similar to a thickness planer. Drum sanders are available in a variety of sizes from 10"x20" to 26"x52 inches. This means that although the sanding belt is only 10 or 26 inches itself, the machine has one open side which allows you to pass your panel through once, flip it, and pass it through a second time. You can beautifully sand or finish an entire piece (up to 52") in just two passes. Within the drum sander the sandpaper moves on a continuous loop (like a planer) through a sanding drum. The abrasive sleeve is cylindrical and turns with motorized power on a cylindrical slotted drum. Drum sanders have a height adjustment to allow for around four inches, give or take, of thickness to be passed through. Operators adjust the machine's feed rollers, and height to accommodate their materials, then simply pass the wood through. The looped abrasive sleeve sands or finishes the material as it gently moves or pushes it out the other side. Most drum sanders offer pretty simple sand paper changes and deliver great results with much less bulk and much less price than a wide-belt sander.
Dual Drum Sander:
A dual drum sander has two sanding drums. This allows operators to use two different sanding belts with different grits. This means you can sand your panel with a rough grit and it finish with a fine grit in the same pass; a wonderful concept - sanding and finishing simultaneously. The dual drum is a bit more expensive, but it does save a great deal of time and energy.
Oscillating and Non-Oscillating:
Most standard drum sanders are non-oscillating, but don't let that get you down, they still perform with surprising smoothness. Oscillation technology is relatively new in drum sanders. The oscillation provides more movement in more directions for a smoother, finer finish to your products. The drum pushes the material forward and the oscillator moves the abrasive belt from side to side. This additional motion delivers a seriously smooth finish in much less time.
Pricing and Brands:
Drums sanders range in price from anywhere between 0 and ,200. The more expensive models tend to have better dust collection and anti-vibration technologies, but most specifically, they are just bigger to accommodate bigger panels and larger projects.
Jet/Performax makes an awesome single drum sander, Steel City only manufactures a dual drum while Delta only makes a single; Powermatic makes a great dual drum sander. All of these are great brands to search for when looking into which drum sander best suits you and your professional needs.
Some drum sanders can be compact enough for a bench-top, while others are closer to the size of a washing machine. Because of this variety, craftsmen of all calibers and with all shop sizes can be satisfied and accommodated with a drum sander. This machine makes sanding and finishing a much easier, much cleaner, and much quicker process. With a drum sander craftsmen, carpenters, and woodworkers can be confident in their projects and products. Happy crafting!
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Knife sharpening has been considered an important part of tools maintenance since mankind has had tools. One of the first buildings that colonist would set up when they came to the "New World" was the grist mill. Members of Colonial settlements realized that the sharp tools would be a vital part of their existence.
Sharp tools are still highly desirable and necessary. While most facets of machinery have been greatly altered, sharpening has not. Current tool sharpening technology is centered around the original premise. Of course, there is much more power behind these old technologies now. The grinding wheels that once were governed by water wheels now run on electricity in a short amount of time.
There are certain qualities you should look for in a good knife sharpener. A good knife sharpener is sturdy enough to last for years. For gardening tools and axe blades a bench top grinder is a good sharpener to have.
Chain saws have to be sharpened on a regular basis for both safety and proper cutting. The end of a long drill-bit attachment is put in the drill and screwed in the power drill turns the end of the saw blade is against.
Tormek creates a bench top grinder and sharpener for knives and scissors that is water resistant and cuts down on friction. It also a leather strop and can be used in conjunction with a paper wheel.
When shopping for a sharpening equipment you want to search for one that is very versatile. You want a knife sharpener that is able to sharpen long and short blades. It should also be able to strop edges well and replacements for all of the parts should be easily accessible. The price of the knife sharpener is also something to consider. While you may want a knife sharpener that has all of these qualities and more, it is important to remember that they can cost a ton of money. If you are sharpening heavy duty tools you will probably end up spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Without sharp tools and the ability to sharpen them, settlements would surely fail.
Knife sharpeners for heavy duty tools are typically not used by the average do-it-yourselfer. Professional woodworkers tend to use these types of sharpening tools. Everyone else can get away with spending a lot less for much smaller sharpening equipment.
A handheld sharpener can be purchased for a very modest price. They are typically not electric and are very easy to find in stores. There are also slightly higher levels of these tools that can be found that are electric. Searching for sharpening equipment is simple and will not be much of a challenge. Pick the best equipment for the jobs you will be performing.
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A bench grinder is a tool that is usually used to shape metal. This tool is usually attached to a bench which can either be raised or lowered accordingly depending on the preference of the user. A bench grinder usually has two grinding wheels, each of a different size. Each of these wheels comes with different grain sizes allowing for different types of tasks to be performed at the same time, with the use of the same machine. Another mechanism is a tool rest which can be adjusted by the user based on what he/she is working on.
A larger grinding unit is known as a pedestal grinder, just like its smaller version; it also serves the purpose of sharpening and shaping metal tools. A bench grinder is usually available in various designs which are usually based on the end use of the tool. There are some made in a size that can suit a home owner; in a home set up, a grinder could be used to sharpen lawn mower blades or garden shears. Other designs are large in size more suitable for big businesses or workshops while others are of medium size; the best fit for a small sized business.
The features of the bench grinder tend to differ from one brand to the other; some offer a smooth or precise grinding as compared to others.others are designed in such a way that they make less noise while being used. Another type of feature available on a grinder is different types of motors that can be adjusted accordingly in order to prevent the machine from overheating due to overworking. Other grinders come with a part known as a water tray which can be used to cool an item that is being worked on. Another feature of a grinder is that buffing wheels can be fixed in place of the grinding wheels and be used to clean the pieces being worked on.
These tools tend to come with a number of useful accessories such as lights to enable the user to work in the dark. Another accessory is a tool rest that enables one to grind sharp drill bits.
The output of a bench grinder is usually rough as they are not designed to offer smooth or accurate precision work. Most of the time, the item being worked on has to go for finer grinding in a different type of machine -- or grinding wheel with a finer grain -- in order to give it the preciseness that the user requires.
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"What is the most dangerous woodworking power tool?"
That's what I asked the woodworkers at the woodworking forums FamilyWoodworking.org and WoodNet.net.
WoodNet.net's woodworkers responded with 55 replies and the guys at FamilyWoodworking.org responded with 51 replies with over 3000 views between them.
The chilling experiences and hard-knock wisdom from both forums inspired this article, and I hope that by reading this and following the links I provide that you become a safer, more tool-respecting woodworker.
The #1 Most Dangerous Power Tool
After over 100 responses to the "most dangerous tool" question the seasoned woodworkers from both forums delivered an unequivocal answer.
There IS INDEED a power tool that's more dangerous than any other in your wood shop and you need to treat this tool with more respect and care than your table saw, shaper, jointer or chain saw.
And the number one most dangerous power tool in your wood shop is YOU.
Make sure that YOU treat every tool with the respect and care it deserves, that every tool you use is well maintained and well sharpened, and that your wood shop or work area is tidy enough to prevent spills.
Also, learn to listen closely to your internal voice of experience. Many woodworkers report thinking "gosh this is dangerous," or "this could really hurt" right before their big trip to the emergency room. Back off immediately if you find your safety senses tingling.
Dig deeper into basic wood shop safety by checking out these web pages:
Basic Woodshop Safety (by a woodworker)
Hand and Power Tools: Hazards and Solutions (what OSHA thinks)
Shop Safety Checklist (should get you thinking... check it out before your next project)
Using your Woodworking Tools Safely (in depth stuff from About.com)
and... ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR POWER TOOLS FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY.
For full safety resources, check out the original article: The Ultimate Guide to Your Top Ten Most Dangerous Woodworking Power Tools
The Ultimate Guide to Your Wood Shop's Top Ten Most Dangerous Power Tools
And so, without further ado, here's the table of contents for this safety guide:I) the top ten most feared and respected tools by Woodworkers
II) The Most Dangerous Power Tools Statistically
III) The Condition of the User
IV) The Condition of the Tools
V) The Condition of Your Workspace
VI) Woodworking Safety Accessories
VII) the Woodworker's First Aid Kit
I) the Top Ten Most Feared and Respected Tools by Woodworkers
Below you'll find the top ten most feared and respected woodworking power tools based on the votes they received in FamilyWoodworking and WoodNet. I counted votes as tool mentions, and I counted more than one "most dangerous tool" per person if they listed more than one. This is NOT intended to be scientific in any way, nor is it intended to suggest that you be more careful with one tool than any other.
Also, because these woodworkers indicated that maintenance is such an important factor in tool safety, I included maintenance resources - when available - for each tool.
There's a similar non-scientific most dangerous woodworking tool survey from rec.woodworking... the results are quite similar, though neither survey listed there include a wood shaper...
Also, WoodNet's Jakesaw pointed out this web-based power tool safety project that lets you input how you got hurt, what hurt you, and your experience level so that others can come later and learn from your mistakes. AWESOME.
Update - Yak from WoodNet pointed to the mother of all woodworker's safety guides from OSHA.
1) YOU are the most dangerous power tool (or - alternately - which ever tool you use next is the most dangerous)
I'm not sure if the tool operator got the most votes for being the most dangerous or not. I do estimate that "the power tool operator" got the most overall conversation, discussion and debate in both forums.
Treat every tool you use with respect... and check out the "condition of the user" section below for more ideas on keeping a "safety first" mentality while using power tools.
It's impossible to overemphasize that the tool between your ears is really the most dangerous tool you possess...
Brain Maintenance Links
Preventive Maintenance For the Brain
2) The Table Saw: 15 Votes
The table saw received the most votes, beating out the shaper by two.
I noticed that many guys who said "table saw" mentioned that they'd heard it was the most statistically dangerous, not that they feared or respected it the most.
Even so, the table saw is a formidable wood shop tool and worthy of respect due to its frequency of use and the sheer number of saws in wood shops around the world.
Table Saw Safety Links:
Two Dozen Table Saw Safety Tips
Table Saw Safety - There is a Lot to It!
Table Saw Safety Procedures
Table Saw Maintenance:
Table Saw Maintenance (this article includes a table saw maintenance schedule... NICE!)
3) The Shaper: 13 Votes
I sensed the most power tool respect... and fear... in the replies that included the mighty shaper. What is it that gives woodworkers pause when firing up the "grand father of routers?" It's got to be the size of the blades on those bits... and the realization of the size of hole it could make in your body.
Shaper:
Shaper blades:
Shaper Safety Links
Shaper Safety
One woodnetter provided defense of the shaper to folks who swore against using it.
(Learn more about the wood shaper.)
4) Chain Saw: 6 Votes
The roaring engine, the exposed and oh-so-mobile blade, the Texas Chain Saw Massacre, is it any surprise that the chain saw made its way onto the list? My only surprise is that it made the list from guys at woodworking forums... that said, there is an interesting thread in woodnet about chain saw sawmills...
Chain Saw Safety Links
Chain Saw Safety
Chain Saw Safety: No Tricks
Chain Saw Safety (from About.com)
Chainsaw Maintenance Links
CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE (includes maintenance schedule)
5) Router: 6 Votes
In the tool kit of many a wood shop, the versatile router is also amongst the top most-feared power tools, though primarily when used free hand. Why? Some guys have gruesome imaginations when it comes to fixing physical damage from a router... as one forum member put it, you can sew fingers back on but there's no sewing back what a router could do to you.
Router Safety Links
Safety Tips for your Router
Router Safety Tips
Router Maintenance Links
Router Maintenance (from DIY network)
6) The Jointer: 6 Votes
The jointer made it up into a three-way tie with the chain saw and the router. Probably because of the ease with which one could feed one's hand into it... plus the fact that it's not going to gash you, but rather give you a puree-style wound.
Jointer Safety Links
Jointer Safety Practices (scroll - it's at the bottom)
Safety Hazards of Jointers and Planers (from CA's OSHA)
7) The Band Saw: 3 Votes
The band saw is another wood shop standard that seems relatively harmless... especially next to something like a chain saw. I think it made the list in part because it's a tool that many woodworker are comfortable with. Comfortable = dangerous.
Tod Evans of FamilyWoodworking said, "for myself i need to be very careful using the bandsaw `cause after a short time i notice my eyes drooping kinda following the downward path of the blade...."
Band Saw Safety Links
Woodworking Band Saw Safety Procedures
BANDSAW SAFETY
Band Saw Maintenance
The Band Saw: Tune Up and Maintenance
8) The Chisel: 2 Votes
You may wonder what hand tools are doing here on the most dangerous power tool list. Well... they're here and they reemphasize the point that the most dangerous tool is the one that you're using and that the one you treat with the least respect is liable to be the one that bites you.
Chisel Safety Links
Chisel Usage and Safety
Chisel safety (from About.com)
Chisel Maintenance
Sharpen Planes And Chisels Without Going Broke
9) The Radial Arm Saw: 2 Votes
The radial arm saw potentially exposes you to a LOT of blade, and the RAS was one of the few tools that some woodworkers said they flat out WILL NOT USE.
Radial Arm Saw Safety Links
Radial Arm Saw Safety Procedures
Radial Arm Saws
Radial-Arm Saw Safety Tips (scroll down)
10) The Circular Saw: 2 Votes
The circular saw is a power tool standard. Its usage spans across groups, from DIYers to woodworkers to general contractors and beyond. Save for the religiously-hand tooled, few self-respecting tool kits are without a circular saw and, like the table saw or band saw, familiarity and frequent usage make them dangerous.
Circular Saw Safety Links
Safe Operation of Portable Circular Power Saws
circular saw safety
How to Use a Circular Saw
Choosing and Using a Circular Saw
(interesting - the history of the circular saw)
****Remember, ALL TOOLS ARE DANGEROUS. But not all of them got into the top ten from WoodNet and FamilyWoodworking.****
11) The Miter Saw: 1 Vote
The miter saw has a big blade and it's used for quick, chopping cuts that can easily claim a digit.
Miter Saw Safety Links
Chop Saw Safety for Beginners
Miter Saw Safety
Chop Saw Safety
12) Air Powered Nailers: 1 Vote
Guess who voted for the nail gun as most dangerous power tool? That's right - someone who's not likely to get bit by one again.
Nailer Safety Links
Pneumatic Nailers - Safety & Use Tips
Use Nail Gun Safely
13) Sanders: 1 Vote
Sanders seem like they'd be the least dangerous of power tools. Someone else probably thought the same thing just before a trip to the emergency room.
Sander Safety Links
Sander Safety
What should you do before using sanders?
14) Angle Grinder: 1 Vote
Exposed, whirling metal. Yeah, this guy's worthy of some goggles. And gloves... GOTCHA! Don't use gloves - they could get pulled into the whirling mechanism.
Angle Grinder Safety Links
SAFETYLINE ESSENTIALS: - ANGLE GRINDERS
angle griders safety safety safety!! rant
15) A Coiled Extension Cord: 1 Vote
What painful experience won the extension cord a spot on the most dangerous power tools list? I don't want to think about it. Keep your work area safe and as neat as possible.
Extension Cord Maintenance
16) Buffing Wheel: 1 Vote
Keep your hair tied up while using this little beast - especially for quick jobs.
Buffing Wheel Safety Links
buffing wheel safety
II) The Most Dangerous Power Tools Statistically
I noticed once or twice in the forums guys cited government studies regarding which tools are, statistically speaking, responsible for putting the most guys in the emergency room.
In the study I found from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Hazard Screening Report: Power Tools and Workshop Equipment from 2003 (warning - that link is a PDF) - I was NOT able to statistically determine the power tool that put the most people in the hospital.
HOWEVER, the tool group - after "manual workshop tools (hammers, utility knives, chisels etc...)" and "Misc. workshop tools" - that caused the most health care EXPENSE was Bench or Table Saws, at around billion.
Anecdotally speaking, Frank Fusco of FamilyWoodworking, whose son is a Board Certified emergency room physician in a Level 1 trauma unit, noted: "I'll repeat what my son, an emergency room physician, says. The most frequent serious injuries are with table saws.
The second most frequent serious injuries, in terms of numbers of incidents, are from miter and/or compound miter sliders.
However, in terms of most devasting the CSM is far and away the worst. Those usually involve finger amputations. The table saw accidents are serious gashes but (usually) leave the fingers in place.
He also says that most of those injuries are to guys like me, middle age to retired age. And, they all say the same thing, 'I never do it that way, but just this once.........'"Don't let the statistics scare you - too much. It only makes sense that the tools that we use the most frequently end up hurting us the most frequently. It's far more important to look at our next section - the condition of the user.
III) The Condition of the User
Time and again the guys in the forums reminded me that the USER is the most dangerous power tool, and that the most dangerous power tool is the one that you pick up next.
I identified several other condition-of-the-user-related points from their comments, and combined that with some wise words from Basic Woodshop Safety, by Howard Ruttan, who I'll quote here:"If you are hungry or sick, tired or angry, hot or thirsty, you are at risk. Don't work if you are overly fatigued or not feeling up to your game. Attitude is extremely important also. Remember that woodworking is supposed to be fun. Isn't that why you are doing it? Take a break when you get frustrated. Don't work angry."
Some other dangerous mental conditions include:woodworker's just too comfortable with the tool and doesn't give it proper respect trying new tool out just for a second - one woodworker told a story of opening up a new chisel just to try it out for a second, resulting in a trip to the hospital ignored/didn't fully recognize the importance of the pre-tingles that sometimes come before getting hurt (STAY ALERT!! many injured by power tools report tingling senses...) trying something new, cutting/chopping/ripping/drillng in a different way - experimentation is important and necessary... and risky. Remember the words that Fusco's son hears in the trauma unit from injured woodworkers: "I never do it that way, but just this once........" working tired, hungry, rushed, angry or some combo of the four... lazy - doing job the quick way do I really need to put drunk or drinking alcohol on here? Gosh I really hope not.
IV) The Condition of the Tools
"i`d say that i agree with the most dangerous powertool being one that`s poorly maintained, specifically one with dull cutters....
shapers/routers-n-moulders will turn meat into hamburger....no repairs!"
- Tod Evans
Tod, of FamilyWoodworking, says it well. Take care of each power tool you own as advised in the manual. Sharper is safer.
Tool Maintenance Made Easy, an excellent article from Rockler, breaks it down like this:
Part I - Keeping Them Sharp
Part II - Keeping Them True
Part III - Keeping Them Clean and Smooth
Part IV - Keeping Them Running Smooth
Want the details? Read Tool Maintenance Made Easy for tips and advice.
If you'd like a second opinion This Old House brings us TLC for Power Tools.
OSHA delivers, more for the wood shop business owner, HAND AND PORTABLE POWERED TOOLS, which includes common repairs and things to watch for.
V) The Condition of Your Workspace
Are you the neat and tidy type? If you're like me you've got dishes on your desk and clothes on the bedroom floor. This means you have to work twice as hard to keep your wood shop or workspace safe through cleanliness and organization.
That said, it's not just tidiness that keeps you safe... it's also keeping your workspace free from distractions that break your vital concentration. This includes, but it not limited to the radio, someone hollering that the phone is for you, your cell phone ringing and the list could go on...
Minimize interruptions by notifying - in no uncertain terms - the folks around you that they are not to speak to you when you're operating power tools.
from SAFETY IN THE WOODSHOP I'd like to point you to:
Make certain you have proper lighting when carving. Spotlights are preferable to overhead incandescent or fluorescent lighting. Lighting located behind and to your side best highlights your work.
Keep floor swept and clear of tools and other clutter. Wood chips and dust pose many safety concerns (e.g. respiratory, fire, safe footing).
And keep those power cords off the floor!
The National Ag Safety Database offers some great guidelines on a safe wood shop. They include suggestions and guidelines for stuff like lighting, heat source, ventilation, wiring, fire extinguishers and more.
Here's Shop Safety by the NASD.
This shop safety guide from Ohio State provides an excellent shop safety checklist... and then safety guides to many of the power tools mentioned above.
VI) Woodworking Safety Accessories
Do you have push sticks, push blocks and a finger or feather board? These are very easy to make and are available practically anywhere you can buy good power tools or wood.
Here's a short little guide to using push sticks to increase your safety Using Push Sticks
About.com's Chris Baylor teaches you how to Make Your Own Featherboards
And the DIY network offers a rundown on all of the woodworking safety accessories I mentioned above.
VII) First Aid
You keep a first aid kit in your wood shop for the same reason you drive with auto insurance. No NOT because it's the LAW... because luck favors the prepared.
I particularly liked the woodworker's first aid kit as described by Howard Ruttan. Not only is it comprehensive, but it has some of the real-world humor you only hear from woodworkers. Such as at the end of his reason for keeping a 1 gallon plastic bag in your first aid kit: Used for carrying amputated bits in whilst en route to the hospital. I am not kidding here. Just last year a contractor in Pennsylvania cut his entire hand off in a sliding compound miter saw. The bag has to be big enough for every contingency. Try to wash the amputed part before placing it in the bag. However, if you are unable to, I am sure the doctors will understand.
The DIY network also provides an excellent overview of what should be in your first aid kit.
VIII) Bonus: Wood Shop Safety Humor
"WAIT A MINUTE" I can hear you thinking... what does HUMOR have to do with SAFETY?
One of the cool things about forums - and one of the pains sometimes - is how a conversation thread can take a sharp and sudden turn, sometimes 180 degrees from where it once pointed.
Bill Wilson took the WoodNet.net thread 180 degrees with his clever, creative and funny response to my question about the most dangerous power tools.
Here's a taste:
Welcome to The Wild Wood Shop. Today we will explore the unique ecosystem, known as the home woodshop. Below is a brief description of some familiar wood shop dwellers.
Table Saw (unisawrus rippicus)
A solitary and regal predator, the table saw employs sharp powerful teeth, well suited for ripping even the hardest woods with relative ease. There are several varieties of table saws, ranging from the small bench top, to the king of table saws, indeed the king of the predators, the Unisaw. Though primarily a stationary creature, it is perhaps one of the most active of all woodshop animals. Table saws have proliferated and are found in nearly all shops where wood is in adequate supply. They prefer choice, imported hardwoods, but when hungry will readily feed on cheaper domestic softwoods. They have become less of a threat to humans, due to careful breeding and training, but still are to be considered quite dangerous, especially while feeding. Occasionally they will, with minimal provocation, disgorge their food with breathtaking force.
Push Broom (sweepus seldomus)
The most primitive and oldest species of wood shop animal. It is believed that ancestors of the contemporary push broom were domesticated millions of years before the first wood shop animals appeared and often cohabited with humans. They gradually were relegated to garage, basement and shop environments during the Electrolux era. This venerable and simple scavenger has survived the eons due primarily to its ability to go for long periods of time without food. By conserving its energy, it can appear to fall into a near trance-like state of suspended animation for extended periods of time. Unlike the voracious Dust Collector and Shop Vac with which it competes, the push broom is content to sit idle for days, even months.
Thanks + Wrapping it Up
I would like to extend a special thanks to the woodworkers at WoodNet.net and FamilyWoodworking.org who contributed so much wisdom and experience to this project. If you're hungry for more woodworking community I gladly point you to BOTH forums as wonderful environments for learning.
I hope this guide helped you recognize some ways you can take more responsibility for your personal wood shop safety.
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Power tools are devices that are driven by compressed air or electric motors or even gasoline engines. They are of immense use both at home as well as in industries. These powerful tools have enabled the common man to carry out his work more efficiently at the same time saving him a lot of time as well. Power tools have found their way in different arenas such as construction, painting and polishing and many more. Stationary power tools are more often known as machine tools. They are basically used for metalworking. Some of the popular machine tools are bench grinders and drill presses. Power tools have indeed made our lives more comfortable, but at the same failure to maintain or use them in the right manner can cause you serious injury. Power tools are fairly easy to use and learning to use them in the proper way can prevent any hazard. We are all aware of the extensive use of power tools, but none of us have an idea about the origin of the different types of power tools.
Many centuries before the invention of wheel, the Egyptians constructed colossal pyramids by employing copper tools to excavate and cut massive blocks. It is believed to be the first instance when a copper drill was made use of. Then later on in the 1st Century B.C. came into existence the use of the first screws. These screws were made from wood and used for deriving wine and oil. The screw drivers of the bygone days were just meant for twisting the screw so as to achieve the desired results. Metal screws and nuts were nowhere to be seen till the fifteenth century. It was then in the 1930s that an engineer named Henry Philips designed a new line of screwdriver that was based on the pattern of automated screws for automobiles. Few decades later, lot more innovations were introduced in the screwdriver that came like a boon for all. This new development was in the form of power driven screwdrivers. It was used either as an independent driving machine or as an addition to the electric drill.
Another important tool is the saw. The origin of saws can be dated back in the year 1977 in England when Samuel Miller brought about a revolution by inventing a circular saw that helped in cutting massive logs when spun. With the passage of time the common two-man-pit saw underwent tremendous change when Tabitha Babbitt came up with the first circular saw that helped the lumber industry a great deal. With the passage of many years, the primitive tools of the past have assumed a new shape. What we find today are the high tech power driven tools that have indeed a come a long way ahead from where they had actually originated.
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Windmills: Windmill is one of the most useful power tools that harness the energy of the wind with their large spinning blades. In large parts of Europe, it was used to grind corn. It was at a later point of time that it was brought to use for pumping water. Windmills have witnessed numerous innovations. The present day windmills are more popularly known as wind turbines or wind generators. They are widely used to generate electricity. The largest wind turbine has the capacity to generate power upto 6 MW. Now many countries have begun investing large amounts of resources in wind farms for producing electricity.
Solar Panels: A Solar panel is a machine that taps the energy of the sun and converts it into electricity to generate power. With other sources of energy proving to be quite costly, solar panels have made it possible to cut down on electricity bills to a great extent. There are varied categories of solar panels, each having its own set of features and benefits. Photovoltaic panels are of immense use in generating electricity directly from the light of sun. Solar thermal energy system generates power through fluid filled tubes and a system of mirrors. Solar hot water panel is used in homes to heat water. Solar panels are an alternate tool which is more biologically sound and cost effective.
Electric Generators: It is one of the most widely used electrical devices in homes, offices as well as the industrial sector. It transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy to produce power. The first electric generator capable of generating power for the industries was Dynamo. Then came the magneto hydrodynamic generator (MHD generator). This generator harnessed electric power with the help of passing hot moving gases through a magnetic field. These generators are of great use in heating the boilers of steam power plants. The present day trend is to use engine generator sets commonly known as gen set. It is an assemblage of an electrical generator and an engine. Electric Generators are extremely useful especially in an emergency. They can be used to power critical life support equipment as well as power up your house in the likelihood of a power failure.
Red Box Tools, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of discounted power tools in California. We have been serving our customers for the past many years. We give our highest priority to customer satisfaction and we strive hard to live upto their expectations. We believe in providing the best value for your money. We also provide a 30 day money back guarantee to our customers. The consignment is despatched within 1-2 business days from the date the order is placed. We inform you about the mode of shipment and its tracking number so that you can keep a track of your product. We offer a complete range of power tools consisting of solar panels, wind mills, agriculture based tools, wind generator, electric generators and a lot more. From primitive tools to highly sophisticated tools, you can find almost everything at our store.
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The DELTA GR275 6-inch Variable Speed Grinder with Tool-Less Change incorporates three different wheels for sharpening, grinding, and buffing. It features a 2.5 Amp induction-type motor for powerful performance, and has a variable speed of 2000 to 3450 RPM for a fine level of control depending on the materials you are working with. The white sharpening wheel is used for sharpening tools and chisels, and its tool rest has a drill bit rest milled into the surface so you'll get the correct angle on the tip at all times. A nut and tool-less wheel cover makes changing wheels quick and easy. The base is made of cast iron for durability and stability. An independently switched 40-watt work lamp with a flexible goose neck illuminates the work area while you're working. A full-size safety shield is clear and has thumb screws for easy adjustment.
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