what are the classifications of tools in woodworking?
Posted on February 21st, 2010 by admin
Basically you have 5 classifications. First is cutting. This includes all of the various saws that you will use to cut, rip, etc. You can also include planers in this, since they cut to thickness.
The next class is shaping. This includes routers, shapers, chisels, hand planes, etc. A table saw set up with a milling head can also be considered a shaper.
You also have joining machines, such as a biscuit joiner. A mortiser can fall into this category when used with a table saw and tenoning jig. Nail guns fit here too.
Drilling machines are pretty self-explanatory. This includes drill press, hand held drills, etc.
Finally you have finishing machines. These are the various sanders used for your project, to get ready for stain or paint.
The most versatile tool you can have in a shop is a table saw. It’s an amazing piece of equipment. Hope this helps.
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:27 am
Basically you have 5 classifications. First is cutting. This includes all of the various saws that you will use to cut, rip, etc. You can also include planers in this, since they cut to thickness.
The next class is shaping. This includes routers, shapers, chisels, hand planes, etc. A table saw set up with a milling head can also be considered a shaper.
You also have joining machines, such as a biscuit joiner. A mortiser can fall into this category when used with a table saw and tenoning jig. Nail guns fit here too.
Drilling machines are pretty self-explanatory. This includes drill press, hand held drills, etc.
Finally you have finishing machines. These are the various sanders used for your project, to get ready for stain or paint.
The most versatile tool you can have in a shop is a table saw. It’s an amazing piece of equipment. Hope this helps.
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Carpenter/woodworker