Iu La Mg Clhlamow Sucker 4999-2004 A Tuckerdude Scan 2005WORKSHOP GUIDE BASIC WOODWORKING CUTS Whether I's a9 bacic as a butt joint The secret in creating any joint fe mak- or.as elaborate as a curved through ing these simple cute precialy ard in dovetail, ary joint can be made with one the correct: sequence. or more of the basic cuts shown below. A teron, for example, is formed with two or more rabbet cute: a mortive J nothing more than a deep stopped groove. A lap joint ia made from ANATOMY OF A BOARD Length ‘two dadoes or wide rabbeta, Compound cut 7 Thickness Bevel cut Miter cut Hole Crosecut Rpeut End notch Edge notch erigiaed Groove Stopped Dado rabbet Rabbot ‘Stopped groove ‘Stopped dado m ‘SAFETY TIPS” Power tools Hand tools * Wear appropriate safety gear: safely» Drape the power cord of a portable _# Use the appropriate tool for the lasses, a face shield for extra pro- power tool over your shoulder to keep job at hand; do nt try to make @ tection, and hearing protection. If __it out of the way. tool do something for which it was there is no dust collection system, not intended. ‘wear a dust mask. For exotic woods, _ Use safety accessories such as use a respirator; the sawdust may push sticks, featherboards, and hold- _* Clamp your workpiece to free both cause an allegic reaction. Wear work down wheels. hands for an operation. gloves when handling rough lumber. * Keep your hands well away trom + Cut awey from yourself rather than * Keep your work area clean and tidy, a turning blade or bit. toward your body. clutter can lead to accidents, and sawdust and wood scraps can be * Concentrate on the job; do not + Do not force a too; if possible, ty a fire hazard. rush, Never work when you are tied, removing less stock stressed, or have been drinking * Do not use a tol if any partis worn alcohol or using medications that _—_» Always keep the edges of cutting or damaged. induce drowsiness. tools sharp.