Review "Master's Arsenal": hand tools for cabinetmakers.
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Recently, the hobby for independent production of handicrafts has become more and more attractive. A wide range of materials, including expensive and exotic ones, have become more available. And in the light of the revival of carpentry, interest in a good tool that pleases hands and soul is gaining popularity.Therefore, in this review, we will only talk about hand tools: no battery, electric or pneumatic ones - in a word, nothing noisy, ringing, rumbling.
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Consider the necessary tools in the context of their use in the main operations that you have to do.
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Initially enough kit with capture size 20, 30, 60.
The working surface for basing is best served with a vise.
Shaping is done by sawing, planing and chiselling operations. And here you can not do without saws, plows (planers) and chisels (chisels)
Choose the size of the saw to your taste. The naturally larger size of 240mm will give more options. But if you work with small forms, then 180 mm will be enough for you.
- they also include ordinary European hacksaws (pictured below left) and Japanese ones (bottom right). They are designed for longitudinal and transverse sawing, depending on the tooth pitch. As a universal one, you need to take 14-16 tpi.
Recently, handmade wooden items are gaining popularity. This is due to the fact that the resulting products are unique and unrepeatable. For woodworking, it is necessary to stock up on tools designed specifically for such activities.
Manual processing of wood
With the help of mechanical processing of wood, its shape and volume are changed without affecting the properties of the substance itself. During wood processing, the most popular operations include:
- sawing. Among hand saws, the most popular are hacksaws with a wide or narrow blade. Sharpen saws with a file. In order to carry out the trimming of bars or lining at an angle of 90 ° or saw them down with a mustache at an angle of 45 °, special templates will help
- planing. For this, planers are used, which come in different designs, but have one principle of operation. Planing must be carried out in the direction of grain growth, which makes it possible to achieve a high surface quality.
- ax work. In order to hew a log and carry out other auxiliary work, an ax is used.
For the purpose of manufacturing connecting parts, it is worth using a chisel and a chisel. The blade of the chisel should be sharpened at an angle of 25-35°, and the chisel - 15-25°. A chisel is much thinner than a chisel; it is used for chiselling small depressions, cleaning and chamfering, trimming ends. For artistic activities, you need to use special chisels with different blade profiles.
The most common tools include:
- axe. This is perhaps the most famous tool for woodworking. It is used for chopping, splitting, and tees of timber. Axes are produced in various modifications and dimensions, it all depends on the type of work.
- a hacksaw assists in manual sawing of the product. Universal hacksaws are sold that function in all directions, but the speed of work is very low. In addition, there are hacksaws for longitudinal and transverse cuts.
- bit. With this tool you can make a hole in the wood
- a chisel is used at the end of the work with a chisel, to carry out stripping
- get rid of nails in unwanted places with a nail puller
- a hand drill is used to create holes of various sizes
- clamp. This device will assist in fixing the part in the workplace. In addition, it is used in the process of gluing or drilling products.
- miter box - a tool for sawing timber at an oblique or right angle
- pliers are used during auxiliary work, or if necessary, getting rid of small nails
- The workbench is a solid and large table that makes it easier to work with wood, due to the presence of fasteners that hold the product during processing.
To work with wood at home, you will definitely need a carpentry workbench and a chair. The workbench is a table that is equipped with a lid, several clamps necessary for fastening timber blanks during work. A long workpiece must be clamped in a horizontal position in the front clamp. The lid of the workbench contains recesses (nests) in the shape of a rectangle. They are necessary for installing wedge-shaped wooden blocks. In addition, there is a tray in the lid, in which you can place a variety of tools.
Before starting work, be sure to check whether the workbench is suitable for the growth of the master. To do this, you need to stand near the workbench, put your hands down and put your palm on the lid of the workbench. If you do not bend your arm and do not bend over, then the workbench is fully consistent with your height.
If you do not have a workbench, then the workplace can be equipped from a simple table. To do this, you should use a thick board with a width of 200 to 250 mm, which must be placed on stable stands. Behind it you need to put a second, thin board, but of the same width - for the location of tools.
Tools and fixtures for woodworking that you need to have at hand at home, as well as their purpose.
Recently, do-it-yourself wood products have become very much appreciated. All because such a product will be unique, and will not be repeated. In order to process wood, you need to have tools that are designed specifically for such work.
In home use, for those who are not professionally engaged in woodworking, and in small quantities, hand carpentry tools can be used. Such tools have an affordable price, they will always come in handy on the farm.
Hand tools for woodworking
The ax is one of the most common and well-known woodworking tools. It is used for chopping, splitting, and wood cutting. It comes in different modifications and sizes, depending on the type of work.
- Hacksaw- helps to manually cut the product. There are universal ones, they work in all directions, but slowly. There are also hacksaws for longitudinal and transverse sawing, it all depends on which direction the wood fibers are directed. They are distinguished by the shape of the teeth.
- Bit- used to make a hole in a tree.
- Chisel- used after the robot is finished with a chisel, for stripping.
- Nail puller- helps to get rid of nails in an undesirable place.
- hand drill- used for drilling, holes of different sizes.
- Clamp- will help fix the part in the workplace, it is also used at the time of gluing or drilling products.
- miter box- used when it is necessary to cut a part at an oblique or right angle.
- Ticks- used for auxiliary work, or when you need to pull out small nails.
- Workbench is a sturdy and large table that helps make woodworking easier, as it has fasteners that will hold the products during processing.
We examined hand tools that will help in woodworking, they can also include: a tape measure, a folding rule and a screwdriver.
Now consider mechanized tools. They cost several times more than manual ones, they are most often used for bulk work, they are mainly found in factories, or in people who are professionally engaged in woodworking activities.
Electric woodworking tools
- electric planer- used for planing wood. With it, the surface will very quickly become smooth and ready for further work. Takes less time than a hand planer.
- Circular saws- help to cut the product into blanks evenly.
- Electric drill- used to drill a hole of the desired size.
- screwdriver- it is convenient to use not only because it tightens screws, but especially because it unscrews them. That helps to save both time and effort of the employee.
- Electric jigsaw– indispensable in the household, with the help of it you can perform figured and directional cutting of materials such as wood, plastic, laminate and other materials.
When buying carpentry tools, you should pay special attention to the quality of the goods, as well as to the manufacturer's company, you should not buy very expensive tools, but also try to avoid cheap ones.
From time immemorial, wood has been a priority building material, a raw material for the manufacture of household utensils and decor. The appearance of new products in this area does not prevent the tree from maintaining high popularity and being in demand. One of the important qualities of this natural material is its easy processing. This allows not only experienced craftsmen, but also amateurs, creative people to create unique decorative elements, building structures. Special tools for woodworking are indispensable helpers in such operations.
Main types of tool
Profile specialists are well aware of what devices, mechanisms can be useful in various woodworking. It is quite difficult for a beginner to understand the huge assortment. In order to create your own universal arsenal that allows you to perform any operation, you need to get acquainted with the classification of tools, their types and features.
In this production there are products professional and household, universal and specific. In the woodworking tool category, you can choose:
- mechanical handicrafts;
- electrical devices;
- machine tool equipment.
Most owners have simple hand tools, who prefer to do repairs and construction on their own. The use of various electrical network and mobile devices simplifies the process, allows you to conveniently and efficiently perform complex operations.
Electric woodworking tools make the process much easier
Machines designed for woodworking are installed not only at specialized enterprises. In the model range of equipment there are also household options that have compact dimensions and are easy to operate.
Hand tools for the home master
In the range of mechanical tools for wood, there are many universal devices that are used in a variety of jobs. They should be in stock for every craftsman. The presence of this tool provides an opportunity to perform a lot of chores around the house, on the site. A practical owner should have:
- saw hacksaw;
- axe;
- chisel;
- a hammer;
- plane;
- brace.
Hand tools for wood
These are the main assistants of a carpenter, without which it is impossible to do in construction and repair. A hacksaw is a tool consisting of a plastic or wooden handle and a metal blade with teeth. Saws are produced in a large assortment, differ in size, size of teeth. The tool is intended for dividing the whole part into elements, eliminating surpluses. In performing small operations, a special jigsaw with a thin blade is used. Cleavers and axes are used for splitting, chopping, hewing.
Jig saw with a thin blade for small operations
A metal chisel, consisting of a working part and a handle, is useful in chamfering, forming recesses, etc. A special hammer called a mallet is used to work with this tool. A planer will help to make the surface even, to give the ideal geometry to the board. If you need to use it regularly, you should buy a power tool for woodworking. There are several varieties of devices of this type: grooves, jointers, etc. In the formation of holes in wooden materials, a brace is used that works with various types of drills.
A planer will help to make the surface even.
In the work, the master will also need special materials for processing, allowing you to create a perfectly flat, smooth surface. In such operations, sandpaper is used. It is necessary to stock up on material with different sizes of abrasives in order to carry out rough and finish work.
Sandpaper for finishing work
Electric tool in woodworking
Qualified specialists and many home craftsmen prefer to acquire electrical equipment that allows them to quickly and efficiently perform various types of work. This woodworking tool is offered in a large assortment. The most popular devices include electrical:
- planes;
- drills;
- chain, circular saws;
- screwdrivers;
- grinders, etc.
An electric planer greatly simplifies the process of giving ideal indicators to a wooden surface. Using a drill, holes of the required size are created. You can use this device in the installation of fasteners, mixing solutions.
An electric planer greatly simplifies the process
Electric grinders are very popular among professionals and amateurs. In production, tape models are used, designed for large volumes of work. In everyday life, repairs, vibration, planetary tools are used for grinding wood.
A chain or circular saw is an indispensable equipment for a craftsman who has to do woodwork in large volumes. Modern multifunctional models perform a number of operations.
The circular saw for wood is an indispensable tool
A home craftsman, a specialist who manufactures complex structures, will need a milling device. Mechanical, power tools for wood processing allows you to create curly elements, stairs and window frames, furniture.
Not only manual jigsaws are used in the creation of small elements, in work that requires special precision. You can also purchase an electric tool for carving wood.
An electric jigsaw will perform work that requires special precision
The advantages of electrical appliances include the efficiency of operations, the absence of the need to spend a lot of effort. For stationary work, it is advisable to purchase models that operate from the network. Mobile devices with rechargeable batteries allow you to perform operations anywhere.
Accessories
In addition to the main tool, additional devices are used in working with wood. The home master will need:
- work bench with vise;
- pincers and pliers;
- clamps;
- rulers and tape measure;
- joiner's pencils;
- corner and protractor;
- plumb.
Workbench guarantees ease of use
The presence of a workbench guarantees convenience in work. This design is used to perform a large number of operations. It is equipped with drawers, they store various little things that the master should always have at hand. With the help of pliers, pincers, you can easily remove hardware, quickly dismantle. Clamps of different configurations are useful for fixing elements.
You can correctly select the necessary tool for wood in a large assortment, without spending extra money. Experienced craftsmen give several recommendations:
- When choosing a hand tool, special attention must be paid to the quality and reliability of the working part. In working with him, you have to use effort. Durable, well-sharpened products will allow you to spend less time and effort.
- Any tool should be comfortable. Handles, configurations, dimensions of equipment, fixtures are selected taking into account personal characteristics. Comfortable models will eliminate inconvenience, fatigue, and ensure safety.
- Home craftsmen who rarely use woodworking tools, if necessary, should give preference to manual types. This will significantly save the cost of purchasing equipment. If such work is performed regularly, it is better to purchase electrical analogues.
For regular work, purchase an electric wood tool
It is not necessary to have all kinds of tools in your arsenal. You can limit yourself to several types of universal devices, if working with wood is not a professional activity, a favorite hobby.
woodcarving assistants
At all times, the skill of wood carving was highly valued. Exquisite curly elements adorn the facades of houses, furniture items, household utensils. The emergence of CNC machines that perform this operation at a high level has not made hand carving less popular. It remains one of the most popular hobbies for creative people. Special tools for wood carving allow everyone to master this skill.
Wood carving remains one of the most popular activities for creative people.
There are several types of this art. The flat carving technique is used to create silhouettes with shallow contours. In the relief method, the decor protrudes above the recessed background. For geometric patterns, the technique of deepening the lines is used. In the performance of openwork carving, gaps are cut out. With the help of this art, you can create three-dimensional images in 3D format.
A carving specialist uses a wide variety of tools. They are selected depending on the type of work. In the arsenal of the master there are universal products that are used in many operations with wood. These include hacksaws, chisels, milling cutters. There is also a specific tool:
- knives;
- engravers;
- incisors.
The woodworking tool is selected depending on the type of work
Carving knives
Knives help the craftsman to create a skillful carving. There are many types of this hand tool. The most popular options include:
- tatyanka;
- Bogorodsky;
- cant.
Wood knives for fine carving
The Tatyanka knife has a long handle. The beveled blade during operation is 2 centimeters from the hand of the master, which allows you to create small elements. Bogorodsk knives are available in several models, they can be used for rough and fine carving. The handle of this tool has a semicircular contour, the blades are partially sharpened, similar to a penknife. The jamb is identical in structure to a professional shoe tool. Its blade is beveled at an angle of 45 °, sharpening is one-sided.
Bogorodsk knives for fine carving
In the process of work, the tool for cutting wood becomes dull, regular sharpening is required. The master should have at hand special tools to maintain the required sharpness of the blade. For this are used:
- bars with surfaces of various grain sizes;
- fabric skins of several numbers;
- leather belts and special grinding paste.
Wood cutting tool needs regular sharpening
Chisels in woodcarving
An important working tool is a chisel. These devices also have several types. Masters use devices:
- straight,
- reverse,
- corner,
- curved,
- cranberries.
Chisels differ in profile shapes, create a groove of the desired configuration. A mallet is used in working with the instrument. The sharp working part allows you to do without a power load. There is a modern assortment of electric chisels that can be powered by a network or battery.
Chisels differ in profile shapes
When choosing tools, you must be guided by the purpose:
- jigsaws and chisels are used in the manufacture of sculptures;
- wooden poles, balusters are decorated with a hacksaw, milling cutter;
- engraver, cutters will help to make ornaments on platbands, planks, furniture.
Engravers in carving
A popular tool for a carver is an engraver. It is an excellent replacement for a traditional cutter, it performs complex operations faster and better. There are several types of such devices. The work can be used:
- manual engraver with a set of working nozzles;
- flexible shaft;
- laser device.
Manual engraver performs complex operations with high quality
Manual engravers can be mounted on a screwdriver or drill, sharpening machine. Such a complete set is a convenient electric tool for making ornaments, lace, figured or laid on carving.
The flexible shafts are equipped with chucks for fixing on a standard drill. The working tool can be a drill, milling cutter, bur. It is advisable to have a sharpening machine available, which will allow you to regularly edit the equipment, ensure the sharpness of the working blades.
