Woodworking Tools Videos In collaboration with the University of Oregon’s Environmental Health and Safety Department, the College of Design has access to a series of videos from Films Media Group, titled Woodworking Tools. This series correlates to competency standards for core curriculum and carpentry from the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production 16-part series, 12-22 minutes each. Each video provides in depth information for proper and safe use of most tools found in the College of Design wood shops, and other wood shops on the UO campus. Cutoff Saws Also known as miter saws, cutoff saws will crosscut long stock, cut picture frame molding, fit crown molding, and quickly cut multiple boards to the same length. These videos compare straight, compound, and sliding compound models. Videos Duration Design and Operation 2:35m Controls 2:45m Safety Features 1:03m Safe Operating Techniques 3:55m Maintenance and Adjustments 7:31m Table Saws These videos cover both cabinet and portable table saws, the tools of choice when a circular saw just will not cut it. Videos Duration Overview 1:52m Controls 2:32m Safety Features 1:53m Safe Operating Techniques 2:30m Blades 2:47m Maintenance and Adjustments 4:57m Tips 3:33m Safety Tips Wear eye protection. Check material for metal and knots. Keep blade guard in place. Make all adjustments with saw off. Adjust blade to 1/4 in above material. Cut only flat material with one straight edge guided by fence. Do not cut without fence or miter. No freehand cuts. Keep hands out of the line of blade. Use a push stick when required. If your cut stalls do not attempt to back out: turn off and hold material until the blade comes to a stop. Never reach over toward, over, or around saw blade. Keep work surface uncluttered. Check with shop tech for special cuts, to change guards, or if you have any questions or concerns about the table saw. Band Saws and Scroll Saws Whenever a project throws you a curve, it is time to turn on the band saw or scroll saw. Videos Duration Design and Operation 2:23m Controls 2:27m Safe Operating Techniques 2:53m Band Saw Blades 4:42m Band Saw Adjustments 1:56m Scroll Saw Blades 1:57m Scroll Saw Adjustments 2:13m Safety Tips Wear eye protection. Approach with caution it may be running unattended. With saw off, adjust blade guard height to material thickness + 1/8 in. Keep hand out of the cut line. Hold material firmly against table. Use a push stick when required. Do not reach toward, or around the saw blade. Clear scrap with a push stick. Do not force the material or twist blade excessively. Do not cut round stock without a V block. Keep work areas uncluttered. Turn machine off when finished. Check with shop tech if you have any questions or concerns about the band saw. Jigsaws and Reciprocating Saws These videos covers both cabinet and portable table saws, the tools of choice when a circular saw just will not cut it. Videos Duration Overview 1:54m Blades 3:38m Safe Operating Techniques for Jigsaws 4:14m Safe Operating Techniques for Reciprocating Saws 3:31m Circular Saws The circular saw is one of the most widely used portable power tools at construction sites. These videos spotlight direct drive and worm-drive models. Videos Duration Overview 3:28m Blades 3:12m Safe Operating Procedures 7:25m Radial Arm Saws A radial arm saw may just be the most versatile power tool in the shop and also the most hazardous. Videos Duration Design and Operation 2:49m Safety Features 2:08m Safe Operating Techniques 4:26m Adjustments 5:50m Tool videos Jointers Jointers and biscuit jointers are becoming a common sight in woodshops. This video series takes a look at both of these important tools. Videos Duration Overview 3:09m Bisquit Jointers 1:52m Safety Operating Techniques 3:30m Safe Operating Techniques for Bisquit Jointers 1:24m Maintenance and Adjustments 4:23m Safety Tips Wear eye protection. Check material for metal and knots. Keep blade guard in place. Make adjustments with jointer off. Adjust fence to width of cut + 1/2 in. No material less than 8 in long. 1/8 in. maximum cutting depth. Hold material firmly against fence. Keep hands above blade guard and no closer than 3 in. to cutter head. Use a push stick when required and always for face jointing. Do not rush the cut. Do not attempt to join end grain. Keep work surface uncluttered. Check with shop tech for special cuts, or if you have any questions or concerns about the jointer. Planers If radial arm saws are the most hazardous power tools in the shop, planers are probably the safest. This video shows how to work with them. Videos Duration Overview 3:09m Safe Operating Techniques 3:30m Handheld Planers 1:24m Maintenance and Adjustments 4:23m Safety Tips Wear eye protection. Check material for metal and knots. Adjust table height scale to match thickness of material. 12 in minimum length of material. 1/8 in maximum depth of cut. Do not plane across the wood grain No paint, varnish,or other finishes. No plywood! Ask for assistance with long stock. Do not place fingers between material and feed table. If your cut stalls do not attempt to back out: adjust table, or turn off. Never reach into the cutting area. Do not look into cutting area when on. Keep work areas uncluttered. Check with shop tech if you have any questions or concerns about the planer. Stationary Sanders Stationary sanders are becoming a common sight in woodshops. This video series takes a look at how to use this useful tool. Videos Duration Overview 2:23m Safe Operating Techniques 4:36m Maintenance and Adjustments 3:41m Safety Tips Wear eye protection. Be aware clothing, hair, etc. that might get caught. Wear dust mask when required. Keep hands a safe distance from abrasives. Approach abrasives lightly to get a sense of the friction. Hold material firmly against the table and /or fence. Sand on downward side of the disc, and the downstream direction of the belt. Do not rush the cut. Keep work surface uncluttered. Check with shop tech for special cuts, changing spindles, belts or discs, or if you have any questions about Stationary Sanders. Drill Presses These videos cover the use of a drill press, the tools of choice when precision drilled holes are a necessity. Videos Duration Overview 2:50m Bit, Drives, Accessories 2:06m Safe Operating Techniques 7:22m Routers These videos cover how to use routers and router accessories, the tools of choice when you need to hollow out an area in the face of your material, such as lettering in a sign. Videos Duration Form and Function 5:59m Router Bits 2:57m Safe Operating Techniques 6:11m Maintenance 2:24m Power Nailers These videos nails the subject of nailers with information on four types: pneumatic, cordless electric, cordless impulse, and power actuated. Videos Duration Overview 5:59m Controls and Features 2:57m Safe Operating Techniques for Power Nailers 6:11m Safe Operating Techniques for Power Fasteners 6:11m Maintenance 2:24m Lathes Spindle turning, furniture making, shaping round or disk shaped pieces of wood – lathes can do it all. These videos examine how. Videos Duration Overview 3:28m Mounting the Wordpiece 2:48m Safe Operating Procedures 5:53m Rotary Tools, Bench Grinders, and Sharpeners For carving fine details or honing an edge, rotary tools, bench grinders, and sharpeners are a must. Videos Duration Overview 2:32m Safe Operating Techniques 8:03m Drills and Drivers These videos take a close-up look at cordless and corded drills and drivers, those indispensable sidearms of the building trades. Videos Duration Overview 3:43m Bits, Drivers, Accessories 3:00m Safe Operating Techniques 5:15m Maintenance 1:25m Building a Workcenter It is a multifunctional tool stand, a workbench, and a sawhorse all in one. These videos profile the portable workcenter, an indispensable item that is equally useful in the shop and on the construction site. Videos Videos Duration Overview 2:21m Cutting the Components 9:50m Assembly 7:20m
