Portable Power Tools
Cordless Drill
Hammer Drill
Orbital Sander
Delta Sander
Jig Saw
Belt Sander
Biscuit Cutter
Router
Angle Grinder
Cordless Drill
Keyless Chuck
On / Off switch
Forward / Reverse Switch
Battery Pack
The Cordless Drill can be fitted with a drill bit (1mm to 10mm) for drilling small holes, a Countersink bit for countersinking holes or a Screwdriver bit for driving in screws.
Screwdriver Bit
Adjustable Clutch
When using a cordless Drill you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Cordless Drill
When using the cordless drill to drill holes remember to set the drill to its highest speed and set the clutch to drill.
Clutch Setting
Speed Setting 2
Cordless DrillWhen using the cordless drill to drive in screws follow these steps1) Choose the screwdriver bit that
best fits the screws you are using.
Screwdriver bits
2) Set the speed to it lower setting
3) Set the clutch to 1/6 for small screws & 7/15 for heavier screws
4) Finally make sure the drill is held at 90˚ to the workpiece and drive the screw in slowly
Orbital Sander Flex
On / Off Switch
Variable Speed Control
The Orbital Sander is used to sand wide flat boards
When using an orbital sander you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
The Orbital Sander is used to sand wide flat boards
Orbital Sander
And should not be used to sand edges (use a Jack Plane to finish an edge)
Variable Speed Control
Hammer On/Off Switch
SDS Chuck
4kg SDS Hammer Drill
On/Off Switch
When using any power drill you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Masonry Bits
The picture above shows a powerful hammer drill suitable for drilling large holes in concrete.
Masonry drills are used to drill holes in concrete. They are generally made from toughened steel with a Tungsten tip.
4kg SDS Hammer Drill
Tungsten Tip
Flex
On / Off Switch
Variable Speed Control
Base Plate
Blade
Pendulum Adjustment Lever
Jig SawOn/Off Lock Button
When using a Jig Saw you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Jig Saw
When using the Jig saw first choose an appropriate blade for the material you are cutting.
Next set the Pendulum adjustment lever
0 for a Slow fine finish
3 for a Fast rough finish
Pendulum Adjustment lever
Blades are available for a wide range of materials- Hardwoods, softwoods, man made boards and even metal cutting blades.
Jig Saw
The Jig saw can be used to cut simple curves in a variety of materials. When using this tool great care must be taken not to cut through the workpiece and into the desk
Fitting a fence to the Jig saw will allow you to cut parallel strips
Fence
Jig Saw
Jig Saw
After drilling some holes the Jig saw can also be used to cut out internal shapes
Portable Belt Sander
On/Off Button
Belt
Dust Collection Bag
When using a Belt sander sander you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Portable Belt Sander
The Belt Sander is normally used where a lot of material needs removed over a large area.
Industrial Belt Sander
Delta Sander
Sanding Pad
On/Off SwitchDust
Extraction Port
Spare Sanding Pads
When using a Delta Sander you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
The Delta Sander can be used to sand inside tricky corners
As shown in these pictures the delta sander can be used to sand difficult areas on a project
Delta Sander
Remember it is always better to sand all the parts of any project Before you glue it together
Biscuit Jointer
Flex
On/Off Button
Beech Biscuit
When using a Biscuit Jointer you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Biscuit Jointer
The Biscuit Jointer is often used when you need to glue a number of narrower strips together to form a wide board
Stage 1:
Set the strips out, best face up, laying the biscuits out not too near the edge
Biscuit Jointer
Stage 2:
Use a Try Square to mark the centers of the biscuits
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3:
Clamp the first strip to the desk.
Biscuit Jointer
Stage 4:
Make sure the cutter is set to the correct depth
(usually the centre of the wood)
Stage 3
Stage 4
Depth setting
Stage 5:
Align the Biscuit Jointer on the centre of the joint and cut the first slot. (Remember To wear Goggles)
Biscuit Jointer
Stage 6:
Cut the rest of the slots.
(Remember you won’t need slots on the outside edges)
Stage 5
Stage 4
Stage 7:
Assemble without glue.
Biscuit Jointer
Stage 8:
Dry Cramp
Cramp all the pieces together without glue and make sure all joints fit.
Stage 7
Stage 8
Stage 7:
Apply glue to both sides and in slots
Biscuit Jointer
Stage 10:
Cramp
Cramp all the pieces together then use a damp cloth to remove any excess glue
Stage 9
Stage 10
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Router
Depth Stop
On/Off Button
A Router can be used to produce a wide range of wooden moldings
When using a Router you mustWear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing
Router Bit
RouterRouter safety is a matter of controlling the router and securing the work piece. With a router spinning at 22,000 RPM bad things can happen fast. Listen to the sound of your router, it should sound the same cutting as when at an idle, if not you are forcing it. The larger the diameter of the bit the slower the speed of the router. Always rout against the direction of the router bit, anticlockwise around the outside of an object or clockwise around the inside of an object when routing freehand. Make a series of shallow passes rather than one cut if a lot of material has to be removed. Use an edge guide whenever possible. Always use the router in a vertical position, gripped in both hands, in a comfortable stance.
Note due to Highland Council Insurance restrictions pupils are not allowed to use this tool
Angle Grinder
The Angle Grinder can be used to remove steel much quicker than you could file. It is important not only to wear goggles when using this tool but to be aware that this tool throws sparks across the room and great care must be taken not to endanger other pupils.
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