Woodwork

Part 1

Generally, woodworkers spend 25% of their time and energy sanding. There are no shortcuts to hand sanding if you want a beautiful smooth finished project. Please watch Mr. Green’s video Part 1 from his garage woodwork shop:

Part 2

Now the exciting part! Please watch Mr. Green’s step by step video showing the proper techniques of hand sanding:

Until next time... Stay Safe!

Safety and Cleanup Considerations:

1. If using a rag (usually with oil finish), when you have completed your work, spread edges of rag flat to allow proper evaporation of the product. At the end of the class, place it in the red firebox container located near wash station.

2. If using a brush (usually with hard finish i.e. lacquer) put the brush in proper can holder and Mr. Green will clean it end of class.

3. Wear goggles and shop apron to protect yourself from splashes.

4. Area needs to be cleaned for next student and have Mr. Green check the area.

5. Wash hands in sink with soap and water!

6. Reminder: never wash rags or brushes in the sink

Until next time, stay safe!

Until next time stay safe!

Last fall, Rockheights received 4 new scroll saws. This is a great introductory saw. Their reciprocal cutting action makes them a safer machine than the bandsaw. All levels of students have felt comfortable with operating the scroll saw.

The scroll saw is an awesome, versatile machine that is very popular with students and hobbyists.

See you all next time on “Shop Talk” when the “Drill press” will be introduced. Guaranteed it won’t be “boring” (get it?)

Keep safe! Mr. Green

Part 1

Welcome back to “Shop Talk”. This series is explaining how to operate a drill press safely, while learning to drill a number of varying hole sizes.

The standard wood shop list of safety rules with all machines need to be kept in mind, here is a reminder:

· Wear safety goggles

· No loose or baggy clothing or hanging jewelry or scarves

· No horse- play

· Long hair must be tied back

· Be aware of keeping safe distance between your hands and the machine cutting tools

· Use push stick and guards when necessary

There are two procedures that are emphasized in the video that must be remembered to maintain your safety when using a drill press:

1. Make sure the chuck key is in your right hand before turning on the machine. Note: grade 6’s are not expected to insert drill bits into the chuck (instructor will do it)

2. Clamping down the wood to the table so the wood will not move. The drill bit could break or the wood could bind and fly off the table causing serious injury.

Regardless of grade, all students need to review the demonstrations in video #1.

Now please watch video #1 below.

*STOP THE VIDEO AT 3:14* and keep reading below:

Part 2

There are three significant lessons with the 2^nd half of the video that demonstrate more safety when drilling holes:

· First lesson demonstrates how to properly insert a drill bit into a chuck, Grade 7’s & 8’s on Day One of woodwork will receive this same lesson by Mr. Green. (grade 6’s are encouraged to watch as well)

· The second lesson is on using a “Jorgenson Clamp “to secure small pieces of wood. This will keep user’s fingers away from the turning bit! (all grades)

· The final lesson is using a “Cradle Jig” to drill holes accurately and safely in a dowel. This skill will allow users to drill holes in round stock (this skill is intended for grade 7’s and 8’s but grade 6’s are encouraged to watch as well)

Now let’s watch the 2^nd video:

*Please skip to 3:14 and continue on to the end of the video!*

The information from these 2 drill press video’s will help build confidence and ultimate success in operating a drill press as you construct your woodwork projects.

The video below demonstrates operations and techniques to smooth or create convex edges or flat surfaces. Rockheights has three sanding machines that are shown in the video.

With any woodworking machine, general shop safety rules must be remembered and these have been discussed in previous sessions. The belt and disk sander have unique safety concerns:

Disk Sander:

· Use only the left side or downward motion of the counter-clock wise turning disc.

· No long face edge material is allowed to be sanded.

Belt Sander:

· Keep wood flat on the table top and hold the stock firmly with two hands.

· Keep proper distance from other workers.

Both machines:

· Do NOT use wood stock smaller than 8 mm thickness by 25 mm length by 25 mm width.

· Remember on/off switch turns on/off both machines.

· Always tie hair back and wear goggles.

Now let’s watch the video on the belt/disk sander…

This machine has two major roles:

1. Concave angle designs

2. Defining edges of drilled holes.

The oscillating and turning action of the “sandpaper cylinder” sands in a circular and up/down motion. This double motion erases machine marks that are left on edges.

If you use a non-oscillating spindle sander then scarring machine marks will appear on the edges and can be difficult and time consuming to sand by hand.

Now let’s watch Mr. Green’s video on the oscillating spindle sander:

Future episode #4 will focus on portable hand machines that are used in the Rockheight’s woodwork program.

Until next “Shop Talk”…

Think Green!

COLLAGE: A combination or collection of various things.

The following pictures are woodwork projects from Mr. Green’s classes grades 6, 7 and 8. These will give upcoming grade 5’s and idea of what exploratory woodwork looks like. It will be a reminder for current grade 6 and 7’s for next year.

Introductory Projects for Grade 6:

Grade 6 Major Projects:

*Time Permitting:

**Note:** Both grades 7 and 8 are assigned an introductory project that reviews the skills learned in previous grades.

Introductory (Review) Projects for Grade 7:

Grade 7 Major Projects:

*Time Permitting:

Introductory (Review) Projects for Grade 8:

Grade 8 Major Projects:

*Time Permitting:

Until next time: stay safe!

Last but not least, the woodwork joke of the week:

TAKE CARE UNTIL NEXT TIME!

There are two recordings to watch for advanced woodworkers:

We have now come to the end of our Shop Talk episodes.

I must say that creating these have been quite a learning experience for myself at age 66! I was fortunate enough to have colleagues and family members with amazing skills that provided ongoing support with this project. I would like to thank the following:

Ms. Trofimuk (Principal of Rockheights)

Annie Armstrong (teacher)

Eilidh Morrice-Ashdown and her side-kick Kurtis Green🐾

Natalie and her side-kick Nova Bean Green🐾

“The intention of shop talk was to provide light hearted woodshop videos for Students at Rockheights and to help take their minds of COVID 19 and assure them that Mr. Green was thinking about and missing his students.”

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER,

STAY SAFE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE FALL!