WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS: An Essential Guide to Learn the Art of Woodworking, its Processes and How to Produce Incredible DIY Projects

58 Pages·2020·3.36 MB·English

by  ADKINS, MILES

Woodworking for Beginners
An Essential Guide to Learn the Art of Woodworking,
its Processes and How to Produce Incredible DIY
Projects
By
Miles Adkins
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Table of Contents
Woodworking for Beginners
Introduction:
Chapter 1: Woodworking Basics: Safety and Maintenance
1.1 Taking Safety Measures
1.2 Shop Safety
1.3 Collecting Dust and Ventilation
1.4 Keeping workshop Tidy
1.5 Shop Tool Maintenance
1.6 Pitfalls to Avoid
Chapter 2: Woodworking Basics-Tools and Choosing Wood
2.1 Wood
2.2 Hardwood vs. Softwood
2.3 Tools
2.4 Essential Hand Tools for Woodworking
2.5 Power Tools
2.6 Choosing Tools that are Right for You
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Workshop
3.1 Planning Shop Space
3.2 Equipment and Organization
3.3 Completing the Build
3.4 Measuring and Marking Wood
3.5 Tools for Measurement and Marking
CH 4: Wood Joinery and Finishing
4.1 Woodworking Joints
4.2 Turning Wood
4.3 Carving
4.4 Finishing
Conclusion
Introduction
There are just as many reasons for beginning woodworking as there are
people curious about just getting started. Each craft has a set of critical design
knowledge, resources, techniques, and materials at its core. For
woodworking, this is the core knowledge, the fundamental know-how you
need to be a skilled and effective artisan. The present-day woodworker
carries on a noble tradition in a profession that is not only important today
but will always be important, even if other fields contribute to some of its
aspects and innovations. Without skill and a minimum of tools, the rookie
woodworker can produce satisfying yet straightforward work in a short time.
From this, he will go on to bigger things, because not only is woodworking
an exciting hobby, but it can become a part or a full-time career. Power tools
have their role in taking some of the monotony out of woodworking. Still,
anybody who wishes to become professional in the art should learn hand
methods before attempting extensive power tools. The worker can only
understand the characteristics of wood in this way and learn how to make the
most of the material. A significant part of woodworking craftsmanship is
feeling the wood, which cannot be easily obtained when an electric motor is
replaced with muscle strength. Even woodworkers who begin by doing a few
simple things, like constructing shelves or boxes, ultimately would like to
step on to more exciting projects. Woodwork construction has progressed
through the years, creating joints, techniques, systems and methods which
have been the time test. Wood has been the primary building material
throughout the whole of history. Despite the many advancements in
materials, especially in plastics, it is still likely to remain the preference for
strictly practical items and for those where material beauty is essential. For
such a wide range of building needs, no other material has the same appeal. It
takes a long time for a tree to grow to the point that it can be felled and made
into usable wood. A man planting trees is unlikely to see any return on his
investment during his lifetime, other than the joy of watching them grow.
Many trees have to produce several decades before they can be transformed
into material that is of commercial value. Given this, trees continue to be
felled rapidly, for both timber and paper-making items like pulp. While trees
are felled at a much higher rate than replaced, there does seem to be plenty of
wood to be found. Almost all wood that is of interest to the woodworker is
exogenous or growing outward. Every year these trees increase in girth by
increasing new timber rings around the outside of the old one. A small
number of trees do not grow outward, including the palm, but they are of
little value to woodworkers. Woodworking, with the aid of tools, can be
described as the art of making things from different types of wood.
Woodworking is used, as one of the world's oldest crafts, to produce both
decorative and functional items. It has grown into a very successful hobby
and a profitable occupation. Hardware, lumber, and hobby stores will buy the
tools and materials needed for woodworking. Woodworkers shape the wood
using both hand tools and power tools. Woodworking may include carpentry,
painting, sculpture, spinning, furniture making and a lot more. As you can
imagine, if you are interested enough to try it, this could quickly start as a
hobby and turn into an exciting career. As a hobby, woodworking can be very
rewarding and offer you many hours of leisure and the satisfaction of making
various items from wood. While some people enjoy doing the actual
woodworking, others prefer collecting and restoring beautiful works of art in
wood. Woodworking is both soothing and exciting, particularly when you
want to create stuff. All you need are tools, hardware and basic lessons that
will help you get started to get started. You can create a range of decorative
objects, objects you can use, and much more when you work with wood.
There is a couple of methods to get started depending on what kind of
woodworking you want to take on as a hobby, such as making furniture,
carving, painting, sculpting, spinning, repairing things around your home or
restoration work. One is going in for a fully fitted store. The first and most
robust approach is to start small and accumulate the resources you need
gradually. This is also a less costly way to get started because it can cost you
thousands of dollars to build a workshop. There are also chances of you
ending up using resources that you rarely use. Another thing is that one buys
a product that has more than one use almost always. You can cut dados, for
example, with a table saw or a router. A saber saw or a scroll saw may be
used to complete curves. Therefore, as a beginner, consider investing in the
appropriate sizes and shapes in a pre-cut kit with the wood pre-cut. Just
match the parts and follow the instructions for building the piece. Most
possibly, you'd need to nail, screw-on, paint, sand and finish the piece. Kits
are generally composed of parts to make birdhouses, feeders, tables, plant
holders and other simple things you can make and feel proud of. You can buy
prepped up lumber in various widths if you move on to more complex
woodworking ventures. If you are making a table, there are table legs and
chair spindles and many other items that need to be turned and ready for use.
First, go in for a basic pack. If you order your project as a package, you'll get
directions and a list of the materials you need. You'll probably need
hammers, measuring sticks, clamps, saws, cube, hand drills, and chisels,
depending on what you want to make. That should cost you approximately
$200 to $300.
Chapter 1: Woodworking Basics: safety and
maintenance
It can seem a daunting job to get started in woodworking. From special
woodworking techniques to identifying and addressing the various types of
wood, there's so much to know that even the pros are still learning their skills.
But where woodworking is all about learning and playing. Start on the right
foot with some basics about protection, equipment, and lumber and the
standard layout and measuring techniques.
1.1 Taking safety measures
Woodworking can be a hazardous task with sharp hand tools and unforgiving
power tools. However, by following specific simple safety guidelines, you
can reduce the risk of injury considerably. To be successful, safety rules must
be followed whenever necessary, without any exceptions. Engaging in
making protection, a routine increases the pleasure and decreases the risk of
injury or worse, when working in the woods.
Safety equipment
Woodworking can be a comfortable and secure hobby or vocation if you
follow specific simple safety laws governing woodworking. All rules are
common-sense concepts, but failure to obey these guidelines can dramatically
increase the risk of injury while operating with your instruments. The
woodshop is not the venue to be in a rush, or to have an attitude of "it will not
happen to me." Attach your habits to these laws, and your woodworking
experiences would be better and much more enjoyable.
Always wear safety equipment
The first and most crucial woodworking rule is to wear proper safety
equipment. Although hearing protection is necessary for some very loud tools
like routers and surface planers, and when applying finishes, latex gloves
may be required, there's no time in the woodshop that you can be without
your safety glasses. When you enter the shop, put them on and don't take
them off before you leave.
Hearing protection
It is best to wear hearing protection when dealing with noisy power tools and
equipment such as routers, surface planers and joiners. Two popular types are
expandable earplugs and earmuffs. Ear Muffs tend to offer much better
protection, but can be very maneuverable and bulky. Consistent use of
hearing aids will help protect you from the loss of hearing in the long term.
Proper clothing
Always wear protective clothing while dealing with power tools. You should
never put-on loose-fitting clothes as such. Comfortable, long-sleeved shirts
and long trousers paired with good steel-toed work shoes can provide a
protective layer. But loose clothing objects can easily get entangled in a
power tool that can be very dangerous. Sometimes even a shop apron is
advisable, mainly when using a lathe.
Respirators and face masks
Much dust can be produced by sanders, routers, and other power tools. It's a
good idea to wear a dust mask while using these materials to prevent those
small particles from entering your lungs. A respirator is a safer option when
spraying varnish or paints to protect you from using these chemicals' adverse
effects.
Face shield
You'll probably produce loads of flying chips while using a lathe. A clear,
full-face mask is a smart idea, in addition to using your safety glasses. The
shield is easy, can be flipped when not needed, and will keep away from your
face most of the flying chips.
Use sharp blades and bits
A slow cutting tool is a dangerous instrument. If a saw blade isn't as sharp as
it should preferably be, the tool and the woodworker may have to work
harder to achieve their job. In such situations, kick-back or binding is more
likely for the weapon. Furthermore, a sharper cutting tool creates a cleaner
cut, so there are more than just safety benefits. Keep the blade sharp and free
of pitch, and you will be safer and work better.
Try using one extension cord
Using one extension cord, which is heavy-duty. Not a single one per unit, but
a complete. That way, you are required to turn the cord from tool to tool
before using the tool. In this way, as you switch from one tool to another, you
still have to plug and unplug the power, and you'll be more mindful of the
need to disconnect the power while making adjustments to the bit or blade.
Safety glasses
Safety Glasses are a vital piece of protective equipment. There are several
safety glasses, but they all share the same features, namely Power tools allow
impact resistant glasses and side screens to shield against dust and debris.
Disconnect power before blade changes
Whenever a blade or bit on a power tool needs to be changed, always
disconnect electricity to the power tool before the blade changes even begin.
Many a woodworker lost or worse their fingers by ignoring this basic yet
essential rule.
1.2 Shop safety
Wear appropriate clothing
Whenever you're working in the woodshop, note to avoid loose-fitting
garments, as you wouldn't want any of your clothing to get caught in a blade
of saw or cutting handle. Wear clothes suitable for the environment in which
you work, but that will also protect your body from any irritating wood chips
that might result from cutting. Remember to remove any hanging jewelry,
including neck chains or bracelets, before starting.
Avoid distractions
Distractions are a part of daily life, and it's no different to work in the
woodshop. If you are called or interrupted when doing an operation with a
power tool in the shop, remember to always finish the cut to a safe conclusion
before managing the distraction. Looking away from the woodworking
method is a tragedy recycle.
Always check for screws, nails and other metal
Before starting a cut, always search the stock you are preparing to cut for any
metal nails, bolts, nails, etc. Nails and saw blades that spin easily are not a
good match. This can damage not only the cutting head and the stock, but at
the very least can cause the stock to fight back, which is a common cause of
injury. Inspect the stock before cutting or, better still, use a metal detector.
Don't reach over a blade to remove cut-offs
Do not put your hands anywhere near the moving blade while working on a
table saw, miter saw, etc., particularly while trying to remove waste or cut-
offs. Wait till the blade stops moving and then aim for the cut-off. Better still,
using a piece of scrap or a push stick to move the waste away from the blade
until the saw blade has stopped working. Note switches can be hit or
malfunctioned unintentionally, so just because the blade has stopped, do not
relax and put your hands too close.
Avoid drugs and alcohol
It is a dangerous combination of intoxicating chemicals and woodworking.