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Line 96: − Building projects out of wood is a fun and time consuming process. It can be both additive and subtractive manufacturing. One of the most used machines in the shop is the table saw. − In the Wood Shop, wood is joined together using glue and different types of joints. + + − Each machine in the wood shop has its own special purpose and benefits. MIG is fast and much easier to learn than TIG welding. Spot welding is only used with sheet metal. TIG welding produces very clean welds and the heat is more confined to a smaller area. TIG will also allow you to weld very thin metals. − − These are a few steps that will help you be successful in the Wood Shop. − * Gluing end grain together is a very weak joint.
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=== Gluing ===
=== Gluing ===
Glue joints (when done correctly) will create a bond stronger than the wood itself. To create a strong glue joint follow this general procedure. It is worth noting that gluing end grain yields a weak glue joint and should be avoided.
Glue joints (when done correctly) will create a bond stronger than the wood itself. To create a strong glue joint follow this general procedure. It is worth noting that gluing end grain yields a very weak glue joint and should be avoided.
# Ensure that both surfaces that you wish to glue are flat or mate together well.
# Ensure that both surfaces that you wish to glue are flat or mate together well.
# Dry fit your glue joint with clamps. This will ensure that your joint fits properly and that all necessary clamps are close by and sized correctly when you go to apply glue.
# Dry fit your glue joint with clamps. This will ensure that your joint fits properly and that all necessary clamps are close by and sized correctly when you go to apply glue.
# You can never have too many clamps.
# You can never have too many clamps.
# After 5-10 minutes, wipe up the excess glue squeeze out.
# After 5-10 minutes, wipe up the excess glue squeeze out.
=== General Knowledge ===
* The Table Saw is the center of the shop because it is the most used tool.
* Always inspect materials for nails or metal. Metal debris in wood will damage the equipment and possibly cause injury to you.
* Always inspect materials for nails or metal. Metal debris in wood will damage the equipment and possibly cause injury to you.
* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.
* Make sure the process you are using is correct for your material type.
* Get help handling larger pieces of wood.
* Get help handling larger pieces of wood.