General Wood Shop Notes

Restricted Materials

No METAL or BONE of any kind on any machine or in the room o See additional restrictions for individual machine

All reclaimed and other than new lumber must be thoroughly inspected for foreign material (nails, etc.) utilizing the metal detector located to the right of the hack rack

Refer to Wood Classification Guide on entry door for woods that cause skin and/or respiratory irritation

o Ensure work area is thoroughly cleaned if any woods causing irritation are used

While foam is authorized on some machines, be aware it produces a large mess and must be clean thoroughly after work is complete

General Wood Shop Safety and Operations Notes

Always wear applicable safety equipment

Before using any machine, check the following: o The area surrounding the machine is clear of any obstruction that will

inhibit safe operation o The work piece will not contact any obstruction during machining process o All safety guards and dust control devices are in place and operational

CAUTION Ensure all moving parts of the machine have come to a complete stop before removing material, making adjustments or cleaning

After using any machine: o Return the machine to its original location (if moved) o Return all fences, tables or other machine parts to a neutral or commonly

used position (i.e. “zero degree” position, perpendicular/parallel as applicable)

o Clean the machine, surrounding area and the floor after use Cleaning required regardless of number of passes or cuts

Return all hand tools, clamps or other support equipment to proper storage location

Place any waste material in trash cans o Cut or break down materials as required so they do not extend out the top

of the can

Note any broken or malfunctioning equipment on the Wood Shop white board o Contact area champion(s) if time permits

Note the low quantity of any consumables (sand paper, nails, glue, etc.) on Wood Shop white board

Leave the place better than how you found it!

Training and Safety Notes for

Compound Miter Saw

Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE

Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

Minimum work piece length: 3” o Use of a hold down tool is highly recommended for all small pieces

Maximum work piece width: 11 ½”

Procedures

Ensure the dust collection system is attached and dust shroud is in place o Current system is composed of a shop vac activated by a power sensitive

switch that starts the shop vac when power is applied to the saw

Ensure the cut area is clear of obstacles

Adjust cut angle as necessary o Horizontal cut angle is adjusted by squeezing the black handle at the end

of the cut trough and rotating the cut trough to the desired angle There are detents for commonly used angles (22 ½ , 30, 45 etc.) Other angles can be used by rotating the cut trough to the desired

angle and locking it in position by pushing down on the black handle

o Vertical cut angle (Z axis) is adjusted by loosening (counterclockwise) the 3-prong locking handle at the base of the saw frame and rotating the saw to the proper angle and tightening the locking handle

The saw can only be rotated in a counterclockwise direction NOTE: Ensure the adjustable aluminum fence is moved outward as

necessary as not to come into contact with the blade during the cut

Position the work piece against the fence o Use a hold down tool for small pieces to keep fingers away from the blade

Squeeze the black trigger inside the handle to start the saw

Move the saw down in a smooth controlled manner o For work a piece wider than 6”, slide the saw aft, move the saw down and

push forward

Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to return to the stowed position (up) and the blade to stop

Remove work piece and any scraps

Return saw to 0/0 horizontal and vertical cut angles

Clean the Miter Saw and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes for

Panel Saw Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

NO HORIZONTAL CUTTING/RIPPING o Do Not rotate saw into the horizontal position

Minimum piece size o Width – piece must contact 3 rollers

2 rollers on one side of the saw blade, 1 roller on the other side o Height – None

Note: Saw accuracy decreases on cuts greater than 4 ft. (may exceed 1/16 inch of error)

Procedures

Move saw up above height of the work piece

Position work piece on the frame o Remove dust collection elbow to view saw blade position o Slide work piece left/right as required to align saw blade with cut line

Note: Index line on saw frame is inaccurate o Replace dust collection elbow

Secure work piece to the frame o Clamp work piece to a horizontal member of the frame o Ensure clamp position does not interfere with saw operation o Clamp only one side

Clamping both sides may contribute to saw binding Recommend clamping the side with the most material Note – If the work piece on one side of the saw touches a single

roller, it may come loose once the cut is complete

Pull “Out” on red power button to start the saw

Move the saw at a controlled rate from top to bottom

Once the cut is complete, push “In” on the red power button to stop the saw

Once saw has stopped, remove work piece from both sides

Return saw to the top of the slide

Return clamp(s) to the clamp rack

Clean the Panel Saw and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes for

Drill Press Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE o Spindle speed is not optimized for drilling metal

Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

Work piece must be clamped when using: o Spade bits o Hole saws o Forstner bits o Any drill bit ½” or greater o Anytime piece size precludes a secure hold preventing the piece from

rotating during drilling Note: work piece will rotate clockwise if unsecured. Position work

piece on the left side of the table so rotate will be blocked by support column

Use a vise for items 4” or smaller

Never leave chuck key in the chuck o Return chuck key to magnetic holder on the front of the drill after each use

Procedures

Ensure drill table is in proper position o Adjust table height by loosening the black locking handle and crank silver

handle on the right side as needed to raise/lover the table. Tighten the black locking handle after table is in proper position

o Ensure table is level or set to the proper angle Table angle can be adjusted by loosening the 1” nut on the front of

the bracket, setting the proper angle and tighten the nut

Insert and tighten bit o Ensure bit is properly aligned and centered in the chuck o Return chuck key to magnetic holder on the front of the drill after each use

Position and secure work piece o Clamp as needed

Set drill depth stop if required o Adjust the long screw on the right side of the drill next to the pull down arm

Move toggle to “On” position to start drill o Located on right side of drill press

Move the drill at a controlled rate

Assist the drill in returning to the full up position if required

Move toggle to “Off” position to stop drill

Remove piece from the drill table o Return clamp to the clamp rack (if applicable)

Remove and return drill bit to proper storage location

Clean the Drill Press and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes for

Jointer Authorized Materials

Natural wood ONLY o Must have a grain

No manufactured wood products o Plywood, MDF, etc. o Refer to wood sample display

No PLASTIC, FOAM, METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

Max cut depth 1/16”

6” max width

8” min length

Push stick required for any piece less 2” in depth

Procedures

Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear o Move jointer as need to accommodate the size of the work piece so

Nothing in the surrounding area will interfere with the jointing process Use a crowbar (or similar device) to raise the front of the jointer Once raised, push down on the orange wheel levers to lock the

frame in the “Up” position CAUTION

Do Not attempt to raise the jointer by simply stepping down on the orange wheel levers. Doing so will overstress and break the levers. A lifting device (crowbar) must be used to lift the jointer before pushing down on the wheel levers.

After locking the wheel levers, move the jointer into the desired position by pulling on the base. Do Not attempt to move the jointer by pulling on the feed table. If necessary, unplug the jointer to simplify movement.

o Once in position lift up on the wheel levers lowering the jointer to the floor Ensure wheels are pointing out before lowering

Adjust cut depth o Loosen the two table locks located under the table (aluminum rods with

45o bend) o Rotate the red/green (labeled Boice Crane) wheel under the feed table to

achieve the desired depth (1/16” max on depth scale) Clockwise decreases cut depth Counter Clockwise increases cut depth

o Tighten the two table locks

Do Not over tighten

Adjust fence to other than 90o if desired o Loosen brace (black knob) on back side of the fence and red knob on the

feed end of the table o Pull the fence forward slightly o On the feed end of the fence, rotate the 90o stop to a vertical position

This action allows the fence to be moved to less than or greater than the 90o position

Changing fence angle limited to edge jointing only o Adjust to the desired angle o Tighten brace and red knob

Depress green “Start” button to start the jointer

Place work piece on feed table o Orient piece to cut with the grain

See attachment

Move the piece across the jointer knives at a slow controlled rate as required o Firmly hold the work piece again the fence and table through the entire

operation o Apply downward force to the work piece on outfeed side of the jointer

knives once sufficient length (3-4”) exists See attachment

o Hand should never cross directly over the knives Use push stick to cross knives

Repeat as necessary o Turn jointer off to adjust cut depth

Depress red “Stop” button to turn off the jointer

Return tool to basic settings and original location

Clean the Jointer and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes for

Band Saw Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

DO NOT CHANGE BLADE TENSION

Minimum curve radius of 6” o Additional training required to change blades

Procedures

Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear o Move band saw as need to accommodate the size of the work piece so

Nothing in the surrounding area will interfere with the cutting process

Ensure the work piece will Not contact the saw column while cutting o Maximum clearance to the left of the blade is 13” (throat) o Reorient work piece or change cut line (draw on opposite side of work

piece) if necessary

Set blade guard a maximum of ½” above the work piece

o Loosen black lock handle (counter clockwise) labeled “”

o Adjust height using black knob labeled “”

o Tighten lock handle (clockwise – finger tight) labeled “”

Adjust table tilt if required o Loosen black lock handle (counter clockwise) labeled “A” (triangle) under

the table on back side o Adjust angle o Tighten lock handle (clockwise)

Depress green “On” button on the left side of the saw below the saw column to start the saw

Move work piece through the blade at a controlled rate o Slow rate if saw or blade makes a binding/squealing sound

Once cut is complete, depress red “Off” button on the left side of the saw below the saw column to stop the saw

Return tool to basic settings and original location

Clean the Band Saw and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes for

Belt / Disk Sanders Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection along with dust mask required

Dust collection system must be connected and ON for all sanding

No side-load sanding on belt sander o All sanding pressure must be perpendicular to the belt and in contact with

the table

Discontinue use if belt contacts the side of the upper housing or the sanding table

Procedures

Adjust table angle if desired

Move power switch to “On” position

Clean belt or disk if required (optional) o Gently apply rubber bar to sanding surface until a majority of debris is

removed from the sanding surface

Place work piece on sanding table o “Free hand” sanding of an angled piece could result in the piece

becoming jammed between the table and the sanding belt or disk

Sand only on the “descending side” of the disk when using the disk sander

Move power switch to “Off” position once sanding is complete

Clean the Sander and surrounding area

Grain Orientation Attachment

Proper Holding Procedures Attachment

Training and Safety Notes for

Oscillating Sander Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection along with dust mask required

Procedures

Change spindle if required o Remove locking bolt located at the top of the spindle

Clockwise to loosen o Remove spindle and blue table insert o Insert blue table insert sized for the spindle to be used

Note The opening in the table insert must be large enough to allow the spindle to move freely up and down

o Insert appropriate spindle o Tighten locking bolt

Counter-clockwise to tighten Do Not over tighten

Move power switch to “On” position

Place work piece on sanding table

Apply pressure against the spindle as needed

Move the piece across the spindle in a slow controlled rate as required

Move power switch to “Off” position once sanding is complete

Clean the Oscillating Sander and surrounding area

Training and Safety Notes

for

Table Saw Authorized Materials

Any wood product

Plastic

Foam

No METAL or BONE of any kind Restrictions

Eye and hearing protection required

Dust collection system must be connected and ON with gate open

Minimum of 1/16” between blade and rip fence

Do Not use rip fence and miter gauge in combination o Advance training required to use both together

Maximum of ½ blade tooth exposed above work piece

Procedures

Ensure feed and out-feed areas are clear

Set blade height as required o Rotate adjustment wheel on the front of the saw

Clockwise to raise the blade Counter-clockwise to lower the blade

Adjust blade angle if desired (this is a right-tilt saw) o Rotate adjustment wheel on the side of the saw

Counter-clockwise to tilt blade to the right Clockwise to return the blade to perpendicular

Turn on dust collection system o Open duct gate

Rip fence operations o Set rip fence to proper distance as required

Rip fence scale is inaccurate

Physically measure the distance between the blade tooth and fence

Rip fence does not “self-center” ensuring a parallel surface to the blade

Recommend moving the fence from right to left in final adjustment to increase probability of proper alignment

Push down on rip fence locking handle when fence is in correct position

Snug, do not over tighten o Place work piece against the fence o Preposition Push Stick in an easily accessible location

o Depress the black “On” button o Using a Push Stick, move the work piece along the fence at a controlled

steady rate o Once clear of the blade, depress the red “Stop” button o Remove work piece and excess material

Miter gauge operations o Slide miter gauge into channel o Move rip fence clear of both work piece and cutting are

Do Not use rip fence and miter gauge in combination o Adjust miter face to an angle other than 90o if required o Place work piece against the miter gauge o Depress the black “On” button o Move the work piece and gauge at a controlled rate o Once clear of the blade, depress the stop “Stop” button o Remove work piece and excess material

Return tool to basic settings

Retract blade to below table level

Turn off dust collection system o Close duct gate

Clean the Table Saw and surrounding area