Rudkin Nick. Machine Woodworking

London: Routledge, 1998. — 174 p. — ISBN 0-415-50314-0, 978-0-415-50314-3.Machine Woodworking" provides students with all the basic information needed to reach NVQ level II in wood machining. It covers calculations, timber science, and all the relevant machines, and is completed by five simple workshop projects which can be used to practice and test the necessary skills. The use of each machine is explained, with ample diagrams and photographs where appropriate, and each section is rounded off with the relevant regulations and additional multiple-choice questions to test understanding.Introduction ix.
Circular sawing machines
Circular rip saw construction.
Using a circular rip saw.
Cross-cut saw construction.
Using a cross-cut saw.
Dimension saw construction.
Bandsawing machines
Band resaw.
Narrow bandsaw construction.
Using a narrow band saw.
Planing machines
Surface planer.
Using a surface planer.
Thickness planer.
Using a thickness planer.
Jointing machines
Hollow chisel morticer.
Using a hollow chisel morticer.
Single-ended tenoner.
Self-assessment.
Crossword puzzle.
Vertical spindle moulder
Vertical spindle moulder construction.
Using a vertical spindle moulder.
Self-assessment.
Crossword puzzle.
Sanding machinesWide belt sander.
Disc sander.
Unisher.
Self-assessment.
Crossword puzzle.
Waste extraction
Problem.
Types of extraction.
Machine maintenance
Importance of maintenance and lubrication.
Lubrication.
Servicing machinery.
Calculations
Trade calculations.
Applying calculations to realistic situations.
Answers to self-assessment multiple choice questions
Index