Woodshop safety

1. WOOD SHOP SAFETY
GUIDE

2. GENERAL SHOP SAFETY
DON’T
• NO SANDALs, HEELs, or any open toed footwear
• Do not distract another student or yourself while he/she is working on a machine
• Do not work side projects that do not need woodshop equipment
• Do Not wear loose clothing, accessories, jewelry or other similar items that could
catch in the moving machine
• Do not wear gloves around machine unless sharp, rough, or corrosive materials
are being handled. If gloves are being worn, they should fit the hands snugly, and
EXTRA care should be exercised not to get them caught in any machinery
• Use the tools for their designated purpose ONLY.

3. GENERAL SHOP SAFETY
DO’S
• Wear Foot Protected Shoes, Safety Glasses and Ear Protections
• Tie Your Hair Back!!!
• Remove Loose Clothing (coats, backpacks, hoody strings, etc.)
• Clean the machines, tools, and the woodshop after EACH use and KEEP
KNOLLING
• If shaking, lurching, vibration, or any unfamiliar noises occur, shut the machine
down immediately
• Do your own work and stay on task
• Ask for Help

4. GENERAL SAFETY GUIDE
• All mechanical motion is potentially hazardous.
• Motion hazards; such as rotating devices, cutting or shearing blades,
reciprocating parts, linear moving belts and pulleys, meshing gears, and
uncontrolled movement or failing parts, always create some risk.
• Be aware of the potential for accidents
• No person that is sick, fatigued, or is taking medications should operate
any machines or power tools
• It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to report ANY damaged tools or machines to
your instructor. Do not use defective machines or tools.
• Always report ANY injuries to your instructor. No Matter how small!!

5. WHY DO YOU
HAVE TO
FOLLOW THE
SAFETY GUIDE?
BECAUSE YOU ARE ALWAYS
BEHIND THE DANGER AS
WORKING WITH ANY
POWER TOOLS

6. ELECTRIC DRILL
• Used for drilling holes and setting screws
• Clamp material
• Make sure the bit is tight
• Beware of surroundings!
• How to use an electric drill:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r59gnrhiCrw

7. ORBITAL
SANDER
• Used for finish sanding
• Sand with the gram
• Do not touch the sanding disk as working
• How to use an orbital sander:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sMIo5F2KFs

8. PLANER
• Used to reduce the thickness of material
• Remove all glue and nails before planning
• Material must be at least 12” long
• Do not stand directly in front of machine
• Do not bend down and look in machine while it is
on
• How to use Planer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0AL3GdKfxw

9. TABLE SAW
• Used for Ripping wood
• Keep wood tight against the fence
• Do not use without guard in place
• Use a push stick
• Never reach over blade
• Make sure fence is tight
• Measure twice and only cut once always
• Always clear away debris with a push stick.
• How to use a table saw:
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-use-a-
table-saw/9ba683603be9fa5395fab903159eea5

10. CHOP SAW
(MITER SAW)
• Used for cross cuts and finish cuts to length
• Pull Out and Cut Back
• Hold wood firmly
• Keep hands at Least 6” away from blade
• Wait for blade to get speed before even
touching a wood
• Wait for blade to stop moving before lifting
handle up
• How to use a chop saw (Miter saw):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=015ET8ioHjg

11. BAND SAW
• Used for Curved Cuts
• Keep finger 2” away from blade
• Keep Fingers out of direct line of blade
• Turn off saw before backing out
• Make relief cuts
• How to use a band saw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svom3LqJtqY

12. SCROLL SAW
• Used to cut tight rounded cuts and intricate
details
• Cut SLOW!!!
• Turn off saw to back out of deep cuts
• Do not touch blade while touch blade while it is
moving
• How to use a scroll saw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-GlBrExxEc

13. DRILL PRESS
• Used to drill holes
• Hold wood Firmly or clamp small pieces
• Do not touch bit while it is moving
• Remove chuck key before operation

14. ROUTER
• Used primarily as an edge profiler
• Always cut in a counter-clockwise direction
• Clamp All material being cut or profiled
• Hold with 2 hands
• NEVER set router on its base
• Do not turn base toward you
• How to use a wood router:
https://youtu.be/eI1gK9qicQU?t=19

15. DOWELLING
• Click here if you cannot see the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QALncuFuEgk

16. 3 WAYS TO COAT WOOD
• Oil Finish
• Sealants
• Polyurethane sealants
• Varnish
• Lacquer
• Stain

17. NOW TAKE A WOODSHOP SAFETY TEST!!!
• You MAY NOT enter the woodshop until passing the quiz with 100 points!