Tools for Woodwork
The process of building products using wood as the primary material is called wood-working. This may also include the process of carving something from wood.
Wood was one of the first materials to be used by our ancestors. Along with mud, stone and parts from animals, wood were turned into tools. As civilizations develop, so did their tools. This is proportional to the degree of skills involved by the people of the civilization.
Wooden tools created by our primitive ancestors were located in Lehringen. Some spears were found in Germany. Wooden weapons for hunting and flint tools for carving show that primitive people were already knowledgeable on how to create materials that would help them obtain their needs.
There are two ancient civilizations that are often mentioned when woodworking is the subject matter. These are the Egyptians and the Chinese. This is because woodworking has been shown in their ancient sketches and drawings.
Also, a vast amount of Egyptian furniture like chairs, tables, beds, stools and chests have been encased in tombs. Preservation of such materials shows that the ancient Egyptian people were inclined to use wood. Coffins that were located in the tomb were also out of wood.
Egyptians used metal for their woodwork. Copper and bronze were the main tools for woodworking. These were turned into adzes, pull saws, axes, chisels and bow drills.
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to do veneering. They were also the first to use varnish, therefore resulting to what is now termed as “finishes.” They used native acacias and the wood from the sycamore and tamarisk trees.
As for the Chinese, wood working was said to have started when Lu Ban and his wife Lady Yun brought plane and chalkline to China. This was during the Spring and Autumn period. From them on, Lu Ban’s teachings were said to have been recoreded in the book “Lu Band Jing” or “Manuscript of Lu Ban.”
This was written 1500 years after he died. The book is complete with elaborate descriptions of the necessary dimensions in building different kinds of furniture like tables, altars and flower pots.
In the modern times, these are the tools a woodworker must possess :
* Measuring and Marking tools
_ protractor, tape measures, rules
- scratch awls, marking knives, marking gauges
- plane gauges in order to figure out how flat the surface it
- hygrometers in order to figure out how much water the wood has
- levels
- winding sticks
- combination squares, try squares, straightedges
* Cutting tools
- hands saws like the rip saw, cross cut saw, keyhole saw, bow saw, coping saw, tenon saw, gent’s saw and dowtail saw
- power saws like the chainsaw, radial arm saw, miter saw, band saw, scroll saw, hole saw, table saw and circular saw.
* Shaping tools
- hand planes like the smoothing plane, shoulder plane, spear plane, rabbet plane, scrub plane, block plane and jointer plane.
- jointer and thickness planer
- router
- rotary tools
- gouge and chisel
- drill press and chisel mortiser
- knifer
- rasp
- lathe
- other hand shaping tools like the adze, axe, froe, drawknife and spokeshave
* Assembly tools
- screwdriver
- mallet and hammer
- hand or power drills
- clamps like the F-clamp, G-clamp, C-clamp, miter clamp, bar clamp, band clamp and sash clamp
* Finishing tools
- sandpaper that can be used alone. It can be used with power sanders like belt sander, palm sander, orbit sander, disc sander or sanding blocks
- steel wool or bronze wool for polishing and applying stain
- file
- scraper
- spray guns used to apply lacquer
- brushes for applying varnish
* Accessory tools and furniture
- workbench or the bench or table where one sits or stands. This is where the woodworking process takes place
Kinds of workbench
1. dog hole or a round or square hole that allows clamping and holding devices to be attached
2. bench dog or a peg that is inserted into a dog hole that lets in the clamp pressure
3. hold fast or the rod that is bent when put into the dog hole. It is used to put boards into position
4. vise or a clamping apparatus that holds wood in various positions during woodworking
5. bench hook that is laid against the wood that can be pushed during woodworking.
- Sawhorse is the four legged stand that often comes in pairs. It supports long boards, sheets and panels.
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Woodwork Tools
Woodwork Bench
The Woodwork Bench
There are many projects that individuals can come up with that will definitely benefit the household, as well the growth and development of skills.
Some can engage in crafts. Some will focus on the likes of cooking or pottery. Others will be attracted to focus on entertaining outputs like painting or singing.
One activity that can definitely make one showcase his or her craftsmanship is to engage in woodworking.
What Is Woodworking?
Woodwork is anything that is constructed or made out of any wooden material. This can be your ordinary furniture, interiors, doors, stairs, panels or even an entire structure.
Engaging in woodworking activity can definitely make your free time more productive than it would ordinarily be if you simply sit around.
Start Your Own Woodwork
Considering that woodwork really does seem to be a worthwhile thing to focus your efforts into then it is time to take action to build your own woodwork.
The first thing to keep in mind when you start your own woodwork is to build something that is very basic and simple before you aim to proceed to the more complicated ones.
It is best to start with something that is very ordinary but something that you can very much use and enjoy in the household.
The Woodwork Bench
A bench is one furniture material that you usually use. It is a good addition to your room. It is even better in the garden. Just imagine being able to sit down on it while you relax and enjoy the view of your own greenery.
Any woodwork bench will be readily available in regular furniture shops or even in the DIY stores.
However, considering that you have a newfound enthusiasm for woodworking then it is high time that you build your own. It is actually a very feasible and easy activity that you can enjoy.
Here are some ideas to keep in mind as you proceed with your woodwork bench project :
1. Find a Simple Design
Starting with the woodwork bench will require a design to follow. Find a design that is ideal for a beginner. Stay away first from those that require intricate details and curvatures.
2. Look for Woodwork Materials from Woodwork Shops
Next thing to focus on is to make sure that you have all the materials that you will need to execute the design. As such, you have to find the right place to get your necessities.
There are furniture stops and stores that you can go to. These will offer you most of the basic materials that you will need in making the bench.
You can also check online for some woodwork shops so you will not need to go out of your house anymore. You can easily have the materials delivered to your house.
3. Gather All Things Needed
Make sure that you are able to gather all the things that you will need. Frames of wood will be your main tool. Use teak, pine or oak. You will also do well with a strong-hold glue, screws and finishing nails.
The size or quantity of these materials will of course depend on the size and specifications of your design.
4. Take Measurements Properly
The most crucial part of this project will be the measurement of the dimensions of the woodwork bench. This is where you need to be careful and do everything according to what the design provided.
If you find this part a bit complicated, you might want to consider getting a few help on how you go about the whole process. You do not want your wood to go to waste if you keep erring in the measurement.
Once this task is done, putting together the rest of the materials will be easier. All you need to do is to join the parts and make sure they are properly held together.
5. Sand and Finish the Bench
Once you have finally put together the woodwork bench, then it is time to sand the wooden surface and give it a good finish.
You can put coating if you want especially to make sure that it will go together with the rest of your household.
Conclusion
The woodwork bench is a good project for you to start on. There might be some skills and craftsmanship in you that only needs to be tapped.
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