Machines

 In the woodwork workshop there is a range of machinery used which makes working with wood easier. Sometimes it is not possible to create a shape or form in wood without the machine which has been designed to make it. The lathe is a perfect example. Most of the machines in the table below are too dangerous for young students to use. To use them safely requires a lot of training. However it is important that you know what these machines can do.

 chop saw

 table saw

 pillar drill
 sander

 scroll saw

 lathe
 bandsaw  mortiser

 thickness planer

 

Tools & Machinery