A tool for processing wood allows you to facilitate the work of home-made and specialized specialists. The toolkit is divided into three main types: amateur, semi-professional and professional. The units offered are suitable for almost any wood finishing operation.
Classification
To simplify the work with the tree, a lot of various tools have been created, the classification of which is carried out according to various criteria. Devices are mainly divided by the following parameters:
- Hand tools.
- Portable electrical devices.
- Woodworking machinery.
Tools for wood processing at home are mainly included in the following list:
- Axes and saws.
- Kolovorot (mechanical drill).
- Hammer, plane, square, measuring tape.
- Sets for fine wood finishing (sandpaper, varnish, brush, chisel).
The set of tools mentioned above is considered the main set with which a lot of do-it-yourself operations are performed. Listed below are the features and properties of elementary tools for wood processing.
Planer and hacksaw
A wood processing tool called a planer is designed for planing boards. With the help of this device it is possible to level the surface, reduce its thickness, and build various depths of the recess.
This tool is known since ancient times, is constantly being improved. Electric models are now quite popular, increasing productivity and accuracy with less physical effort.
A saw or hacksaw is a plate with many teeth for cutting various materials with a handle made of wood or polymers. The saw is a metal plate, on the working part of which there are teeth of different sizes and characterized by a divorce.
Chisel, hammer and mallet
Chisel - one of the main carpentry devices, is used to create grooves in the wood, cleaning grooves, chamfering. The design of the chisel includes a blade and a handle. Flat modifications have one-sided sharpening; in oval models, the grooves are located outside the canvas. When performing work, the chisel is pressed manually, sometimes tapping the handle with a special hammer (mallet).
A hammer is used to hammer nails into wood and adjust other hand tools. With a mallet you can process thin plywood or chipboard. In addition, this device allows you to level and bend by shock method easily bending material.
Jigsaw and sandpaper
Hand wood processing often requires attention and accurate calculation. The most accurate manipulation will allow manual or electric jigsaw. The mechanical model consists of an arcuate frame with a handle and clamps for fixing the work blade. It allows you to adjust the direction of cut. Between the frame and the canvas there is a gap, due to which it is possible to bypass the edges of the workpiece during operation. You can also cut along the line inside the workpiece.
A significant minus of the mechanical jigsaw is the low mechanical strength of the blade and the small size of the frame, due to which the working part can burst, and it is also difficult to cut at a great distance from the edges of the workpiece.
Emery paper or sandpaper has a different grain size and is used to finish the workpiece. This process allows you to get rid of burrs and gives the product a salable appearance.
Mechanized devices
An electric woodworking tool greatly simplifies and speeds up the production process. The main mechanized devices include:
- The plane is electric. Used to plan a wooden surface, quickly makes it smooth and ready for further maintenance.
- A circular or chain saw allows you to cut the product in a high-quality, smooth and quick manner in accordance with the required dimensions.
- An electric drill is used to drill holes of the required size.
- A screwdriver is a device that allows you to quickly screw and unscrew the fasteners.
As a tool for turning wood, a manual milling cutter is used. With it, you can perform complex work:
- Making furniture with your own hands.
- Production of window frames, stairs.
- Figured processing of a wooden blank.
It is not difficult to use the tool, provided that there is some experience and skills in wood processing. Angle or belt sanders do an excellent job of finishing. They allow you to penetrate into inaccessible places.
Consumer Reviews
If a hand tool for wood processing does not require special comments (the main thing is a high-quality fit of parts, reliable fastening and durable materials), then with electrical appliances it is somewhat more complicated.
If we take into account consumer reviews, we can note several key points when choosing tools with electric drives:
- You should not buy the first available model if its price seems suspiciously low.
- Trusted and trusted brands.
- The seller must require a warranty card.
- Acquiring a complex modification, you must have the appropriate skills or involve a specialist.
Conclusion
The main tools and technologies for wood processing are directly dependent on each other. Therefore, when purchasing devices, one should take into account not only the manufacturer’s fame and high technical characteristics of the product, but also compare what they will be used for.
Inexpensive and multifunctional sets are suitable for small household repairs and the creation of simple structures. In the professional field, a more “advanced” tool will be needed that will make the production process quick and safe.