Woodshop
Agreements:
Be safe and smart
Use all tools properly and follow instructions exactly
Be observant, assistive, and work in pairs
Safety glasses on, hair back, adult present.
Work with pride and precision
Projects:
Everyone will make the toolbox for the first project and then either the "curvy shelf", "drawer shelf", table/stool, or bench as the second project.
Using hand tools, power tools, and some simple designs we'll build projects such as a tool box, shelves, a clock, and small benches or tables. This class will stress safety and the correct use of a variety of tools and joinery techniques. Be prepared to learn some new skills, create great projects of your own, as well as possibly build some things that will improve the school. There is a materials donation requested to offset tools and materials costs.
Day 1:
1. Get a crate and a pencil, your stuff, and sit quietly at a table. (you'll do this each day of class)
2. Tell me about something that you've built before.
3. How this class works: information, instruction, demonstration, action, assistance
4. Projects as a way to learn a skill (and a possibly useful thing to have/give)
5. Types of wood:
-soft, hard, exotic
-where it comes from in the tree (video)
-knots, grain patterns, strength
5. Types of cuts and the saws that make them:
-rip, cross, curved
6. Measuring:
-what is shown on a measuring tape? the loose end. "burning" an inch
-pieces of an inch (making one, up to 1/16)
-mark your 1x4 at 2 1/2, 7 5/8, 12 7/16, 1' 3.5 "
-don't "freehand" things for which there is a tool
Projects
Agendas:
Day 1 (9/30/13)
0. Clear table, blue crates, sharp pencil.
1. Tell me what you have built before, if anything
2. A bit about wood
- solid, ply, particle, strand
-soft (pine, cedar, redwood, fir) and hard (maple, oak, walnut)
3. Measuring
-marks on a tape measure
-fractions of an inch
-mark 3 1/2 and 11 3/4 and 14 5/8 and 19 5/8 on your board (toolbox ends)
-bisect your piece on both sides and in both ways using tools (not freehand or estimates)
Class Tools: Parents, if you would like to contribute to building the set of shop tools, here is a list of what I'd like to work towards:
Tool
Palm Router
Use
Trimming to template and creating decorative edges
Cross cuts
Curved cuts
Finish sanding
Cordless tools
Clean-up
Shaving wood
Joinery
Ripping wood
Important Features
1 amp
variable speed
small and light
10" blade
great guard
Variable speed
5 amps
orbital
random orbital
velcro pads w/ holes
heavy duty
reputable brand
I have the tools that these fit, but we need more batteries and a charger to stay at school.
12 gallon
5 HP, 10 amps
Long hose
long cord
reputable brand
7"
adjustable
Kreg system
SawStop model stops blade in .0003 seconds if contacted by skin. Huge safety advantage. Watch the video at http://www.sawstop.com/
Example
Bosch PR20EVSK
DeWalt DW 713
Bosch 1590ESKV
Makita B05031
Rigid WD1246
Stanley 12-220
SawStop Contractor's saw when possible.
Price
$109
$220
$140
$65
$119 for two. Used ones are unrelaible.
$95
$25
$140
One set has been donated anonymously and in honor of woodworking grandfather!
$1400. "Regular" table saws are cheaper, but a concerned, knowledgeable, and generous parent has pledged $500 towards this model.
Miter Saw
-- received donation, Summer 2012
Jig Saw
- need one better than a Ryobi
Random Orbital Sander
DeWalt 18v battery
Shop Vac
Block Plane
Pocket Hole Jig
-need one more
Dream Item (space dependent)
Table Saw (for adult use)
Questions and Answers:
Class Accounting: Project Costs and Donations