I am aware of the common methods of shaping techniques such as the Bandsaw, Hand saws, Guillotine, Sand paper and various files. So not totally ignorant in this area but still a lot to learn over the course.
However during the session on finishing techniques when Files were discussed, i realised i had been using a file incorrectly on my wooden mould the previous day and now know that this is NOT good and CLOGGS them up.
Im glad that file types were explained as i didn't know about choosing an appropriate grade of file such as the Bastard file (course & removes a lot of material), For example when choosing my file previously in the workshop i judged it on shape (flat, round, triangular) alone and although this is indeed important next time i will make a more appropriate choice all round.
After my first ever session in the workshop i had severe muscle aches and was quite exhausted after using some finishing techniques, which would indicated that i was doing more work than the tools themselves. After the session on finishing techniques I now have a better understand of how to hold certain tools and make effective use of them and get them to do the all work as they are supposed to.
what i want to achieve next?
However during the session on finishing techniques when Files were discussed, i realised i had been using a file incorrectly on my wooden mould the previous day and now know that this is NOT good and CLOGGS them up.
Im glad that file types were explained as i didn't know about choosing an appropriate grade of file such as the Bastard file (course & removes a lot of material), For example when choosing my file previously in the workshop i judged it on shape (flat, round, triangular) alone and although this is indeed important next time i will make a more appropriate choice all round.
After my first ever session in the workshop i had severe muscle aches and was quite exhausted after using some finishing techniques, which would indicated that i was doing more work than the tools themselves. After the session on finishing techniques I now have a better understand of how to hold certain tools and make effective use of them and get them to do the all work as they are supposed to.
what i want to achieve next?
- Ways material can be shaped using both hand tools and machinery
- I have only used tool to shape wood and would like to look into how metal and plastics can be shaped
- ensure i am using shaping tools correctly