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1. What 3 things should you check before you apply any glue?
a. Dry fit each jointb. Check for squarec. Check for flat
3. How should you spread the glue?
Thin film on all mating surfaces
Why?
Ensure the greatest possible glued surface area
1. What is a blank?
A square block of wood 1/8” wider than the widest diameter of the finished spindle
2. Why is it important to get the blank centered?
You’ll remove a lot of extra material to get an even cylinder
3. What are the 3 steps to get the blank centered?
a. Draw corner to corner lines on both endsb. Punch the two intersections with an awlc. Use the indent to line up the lathes drive
center and tail center
9. A perfect cylinder actually starts as a series of…
…gentle, overlapping tapers that eventually get evened out.
10. Where should you start your cut as a right handed person?
Start cutting at the headstock always work from right to left
11. How should you position your body?
Keep your arms and upper body fixed in the same position and generate side-to-side movement from your legs
What can you do with a bandsaw?
• Cut curves• Rip / re-saw lumber• Cross cut short pieces• Cut irregular shapes
Where should you set the guides?
• Back of the blade should barely touch the rear guide
• Blade should just touch bearing guides when lateral pressure is applied
Where should you keep your hands when you are cutting off a
small piece of waste?• Keep both hands on the main piece
What will happen if you cut a radius smaller than the blade?
• The blade will bind and can jump off the wheel
What type of blades should you use to cut sharp curves in narrow
stock?• Narrower blades• 1/8” - 1/4”