Week 1: Shaping and Smoothing

Tools

Shaping machines

• Band saw (BS)
• Drill press (DP)

Sanding machines

• Random orbital sander (ROS)
• Oscillating spindle sander (OSS)
• Disc sander and belt sander. (In our shop, these two functions are combined into a single machine. This is common.)

Supplies

• Sand paper. For the OSS, use grits 120, 150, and 240. For the intermediate grit, you will need to use the micromesh discs. The other grits are available in both conventional sandpaper and in mesh.

Operations

1. Use the band saw (BS) to cut your workpiece into the shape that you applied to it on Wednesday
2. Use the drill press (DP) to drill holes in the workpiece, according to your design
3. Use the oscillating spindle sander (OSS) to sand the hole(s)
4. Use the belt sander / disc sander, and the OSS, to sand the outside of your piece

Notes

BS:

• Adjust the height of the guard 0.5" / 1.5 cm above the material.