Cutting Tools and Procedures

1. Cutting Tools and Procedures Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will be able to accomplish the following objectives: Identify and select appropriate cutting tools for a given project. Use cutting tools correctly and accurately when given a woodworking project. Read measurements within 1/16”. Cut boards within 1/16” tolerance. Essential Questions: What are the common hand cutting tools and the procedure for using them?

2. Cross Cut Hand Saw • Used for cutting across the grain. • 8 to 12 teeth per inch. The more teeth per inch the smoother the cut.

3. Rip Handsaw • Used to cut with the grain of the wood. • 5 to 7 teeth per inch. • We do not have a rip saw in the shop.

4. Back Saw • Has a thin blade with fine teeth with a heavy piece of steel fitted over the back to prevent it from buckling. • Used to make flat bottom cuts such as, dado cuts and rabbit cuts. • Only cuts on the forward stroke.

5. Key Hole or Compass Saw • Used mostly for cutting holes in sheet rock/dry wall

6. Coping Saw • Used for cutting inside or outside curves. • Small blade will make sharp curves. • Can take blade off and put through a hold to cut out holes. • Cuts on forward stroke.

7. Hole Saw • Used to cut holes in boards. • Sizes range from ¾” to 5” plus. • Use with low speed. • Works best to cut part way through and then cut from other side.

8. Hacksaw • Used to cut metal. • Only cuts on forward stroke.

9. Wood Chisel • Comes in widths ¼ inch to 1 ½ inch. • Wood chips out on the beveled side. • Push by hand or use a mallet. • NEVER USE A HAMMER!

10. Jack Plane • 14” or 15” long, 2” – 2 ½” wide. • Used for making straight, smooth edges. • Can be used for chamfers. • Not for plywood or end grain.

11. Surform Plane • Combination of rasp and plane. • Works well for shaping wood.

12. Wood Rasps • Used to smooth wood.

13. Test your knowledge

14. Test your knowledge again