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WOOD106: Introduction to Bench Saws
Woodshop Series
Master the best practices and techniques in WRK106 to ensure safe, efficient, satisfying work with popular types of benchtop saws such as miter saws and scroll saws.
Anyone serious about woodworking or DIY projects eventually might want to add a table or bench saw to their power tool arsenal. Bench saws like scroll saws or miter saws are excellent tools for making quick, precise cuts for a variety of projects. If you’re interested in honing your skills and learning a critical workshop skill, study up with WRK106 on how to use bench saws to make cuts correctly and safely.
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In this course, you'll learn:
How to identify a miter saw and scroll saw, and how to use them properly and safely.
What wood binding on a saw blade means, why it’s dangerous and how to avoid it.
Other important terms, such as "kerf."
How to properly hold and clamp work pieces on a miter saw.
How to make square and miter cuts on a miter saw, including how to square up a board using a miter saw.
Utilizing accessories with the miter saw such as the built-in clamp, a stop block, and movable fence.
How to lock down a miter saw.
Changing scroll saw blades, adjust blade tension and blade speed.
What TPI means on a saw blade and when to use different types.
Basic scroll saw practice for cutting irregular shapes.
How to tilt the table of the scroll saw.
How to identify the blower on the scroll saw and understand why it’s helpful.
How to make a cut on a scroll saw on small work pieces.
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University of Wyoming
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