Woodworker's Journal 2004-28-6, страница 5
QUESTIONS 2 ANSWERS with the Basics learning from a friend. This will help you to become more comfortable with the craft and its tools. After you've worked with just a few tools, you'll gain experience which will help you select your next tools. — LiLi Jackson I have recently read that when a router is mounted under a router table (bit spinning counterclockwise) that you have to feed the piece clockwise and around the fence. Why is that? Andy Pozorski Sauk Rapids, Minnesota \ Your question is best i \ answered with a drawing. The view is looking down on the fence and bit. Notice that the bit is only partially exposed by the fence. As you push wood along the fence from your right to your left (called the feed direction in the Drawing above right), the rotation of the bit is against the direction you are pushing the wood. This allows the bit to safely cut the wood and you to safely push the wood along and finish the cut. Now imagine pushing the wood from your left to your right. Notice that the rotation Contact us by writing to "Q&A", Woodworker's Journal, 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, MN 55340, by (axing us at (763) 478-8396 or by e-mailing us at: . wi\A(":wumlw(uto;|miiual.com Please include your liome address, phone number and e-mail address (ft you have one) with your question. \To get started, „ _ you'll find your most important tool is actually a #2 pencil with a very fine point. You'll need it for drawing plans, taking measurements and marking your work. (Don't go into the shop without one!) Also required are tools for measuring and cutting or shaping. Until the Industrial Revolution, woodworking was done without power tools. Power tools can save time and make some tasks easier, but arc not necessary, especially when just beginning. Here's a list of essentials that are not power-driven: • Tape measure, 3/4"width • T- or combination square • Flexible 12" English ruler • Utility knife • Set of decent chisels • Hand plane • Cabinet scraper • Hammer • Hand saiv Some beginning power tools that are small enough to fit into a garage or extra room are: • Router and router table • Cordless drill driver • Small table or chop saiv These will enhance your ability to cut and shape wood. Also, I would recommend learning woodworking (and thus about tools) from other people: taking classes, taking on apprenticeships or just I am often asked by ^e^m students who arc interested in beginning woodworking (generally furniture building), "Which tools should I purchase?" These arc often persons who have no woodworking tools and are on limited budgets. I have some difficulty in answering them, and my usual response is to start with hand tools, then gradually move to power tools. I would be interested in what your experts would recommend and specifically which tools you would recommend. I realize this is a rather difficult question. Peter A Mion Fillings, Monta?ia 16 December 2004 Woodworker's Journal |
