Mid Term ReviewHomework CheckGlue-up Turning Band saw

Glue-upAnswers

What 3 things should you check before you apply any glue?Dry fit each jointCheck for squareCheck for flat

What 2 things should you check when you dry-assemble?Check dimensionsNo distortion

How should you spread the glue?Thin film on all mating surfaces

Why?

Ensure the greatest possible glued surface area

How long does it take yellow glue to cure?2 hours at room temperature

How should you arrange the clamps?Arrange clamps above and below 6 apart

Which clamp should you tighten first?Start in the center

When should you stop applying pressure?When an even bead of glue along the top edge

What trick can you use to make your boards flush?Mallet and scrap woodC-clamp

Turning Answers

What is a blank?A square block of wood 1/8 wider than the widest diameter of the finished spindle

Why is it important to get the blank centered?Youll remove a lot of extra material to get an even cylinder

What are the 3 steps to get the blank centered?Draw corner to corner lines on both endsPunch the two intersections with an awlUse the indent to line up the lathes drive center and tail center

How much should you tighten the tailstock?Enough that the piece wont spin freely by hand

Where should you position the tool rest?1/8 from the widest part of the blank

What are the 2 keys to success?Drop the tool into the cutMove with the legs and hips

Turn a cylinder in 2 stepsStep # 1: Start with a taperStep # 2: Finish with a cylinder

A perfect cylinder actually starts as a series ofgentle, overlapping tapers that eventually get evened out.

Where should you start your cut as a right handed person?Start cutting at the headstock always work from right to left

How should you position your body?Keep your arms and upper body fixed in the same position and generate side-to-side movement from your legs

What should you never do?Never stab the work piece with the gouge

How do you use a parting tool?Point the tool straight at the blank

Band Saw

What can you do with a bandsaw?Cut curvesRip / re-saw lumberCross cut short piecesCut irregular shapes

What are some common parts of a bandsaw?Pair of wheelsThin rotating bladeTable motor

What are some common sizes of bandsaws?Bench topFloor model

What does the size of a bandsaw determine?The stock size

Where should the blade be positioned?In the center of the wheels

What is the purpose of the blade tension?Keeps the blade tracking properly

What happens if the blade tension is too high?Blade will break

Where should you set the guides?Back of the blade should barely touch the rear guideBlade should just touch bearing guides when lateral pressure is applied

Where should you not put your hands?On the cut line

Where should you keep your hands when you are cutting off a small piece of waste?Keep both hands on the main piece

How should you move the stock against the blade?Slowly, steadily and firmly

What will happen if you cut a radius smaller than the blade?The blade will bind and can jump off the wheel

What type of blades should you use to cut sharp curves in narrow stock?Narrower blades1/8 - 1/4

What type of blade should you use on hardwoods?Finer pitch blade