Berger Paul - Woodworking Basics: How to setup a small workshop

WOODWORKING BASICS

HOW TO SETUP

A

SMALL WORKSHOP

Volume 2

Paul Berger

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Copyright 2020 Paul Berger

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The publisher and the author make no guarantees concerning the level of success you may involvement by following the advice and strategies contained in this book, and you accept the risk that outcomes will differ for each individual. The testimonials and examples provided in this book show exceptional results, which may not apply to the regular reader, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that you will achieve the same or similar results.

Contents

Introduction

Before you get started, you should develop a good safety practice anytime when you are utilizing any type of woodworking machinery or hand tools and ensuring to use common sense when utilizing any common finishes. Also ensure that you are wearing safety glasses at all times, and following hearing protection standard procedure when utilizing any type of woodworking tools. Lastly, ensure that you are reading all following the manufacturers recommendation for woodworking power tools, and read and follow all safety recommendations. First we are going to cover must have Woodworking Tools and basic safety tips. Next, you will learn how to prepare your shop against fire, how to prepare for electrical safety, what are the must have personal safety gear and first aid tools that you should consider obtaining. After that, we are going go to cover some planning for basic shop layout, where you will learn how to plan the electrical power layout, how to plan appropriate lighting in your shop, how to prepare the floors, walls and ceilings and how to prepare the heating and ventilation systems. Moving on, you will learn how to prepare your workbench, how to prepare vises and accessories and how to prepare bench dogs and hold downs. Next, we are going to cover the must have supplementary shop accessories and air compressors such as portable generators, bench grinders and dust collectors. After that you will learn how to store wood and how to store your tools. Lastly, we are going to cover the basic requirements of work table, sawhorses, work support and extension tables. If you are ready and excited as me, lets begin.

Must have Woodworking Tools

Measuring and marking tools:

Cutting tools:

Saws:

Supplies:

Boring tools:

Smoothing tools:

Striking tools:

Fastening tools:

Clamps:

Finishing tools:

Chapter 1 Basic Safety tips

For most woodworkers, the home workshop is a peaceful refuge, where craft gives shape to creative ideas. It is also the place where accidents may occur, owing to the very nature of the activity.

But the likelihood of mishap can be decreased by a few straightforward precautions. First, an informed woodworker is a safe woodworker. Read the owner's manuals supplied with all your tools. Before starting a job, ensure that you know how to use the safety accessories that are intended to protect you from injury while working with a tool.

Most accidents are the outcome of carelessness orientation failure to use a safety guard when cutting a board on a table saw, face jointing stock with bare hands, rather than with a push block or utilizing a router without safety goggles.

While the big stationary machines receive most of the attention from safety-conscious woodworkers, there are other potential sources of danger that, though less apparent, cannot be ignored.

Numerous finishing merchandises, particularly those includeing solvents, can be toxic, while their effects may just become apparent after years of prolonged exposure. Certain species of wood can cause allergic or toxic reactions in some people.

Safety goggles, rubber gloves, and a rubber apron are good standard attire for any finishing job, especially if you are spraying a finish or mixing and applying caustic compounds. Fire is another shop hazard. Smoke detectors are an invaluable defence, providing valuable time for you to control the blaze.

Keep a fire extinguisher rated ABC in your shop and know how to use it. One of the leading causes of fire is inappropriate wiring. Whether you are building a shop from scratch or revamping an existing space, electrical safety should be a priority.