Tray Tools, Materials & Processes

The Pillar Drill can be used to drill wood, metal, and plastic. As a general rule the larger the hole you are trying to drill the slower the drill should rotate.

When using this (or any other machine) it is important to read the safety notice on the wall to make sure you understand how to use the machine safely.

When using the Pillar Drill you must

Wear GogglesTie any long hair backTuck in any loose clothing

The Pillar Drill

The Pillar DrillOn / Off Switch

Drill Chuck

Chuck Guard

Chuck Key

Machine Vice

Depth Stop

Cordless Drill

Keyless Chuck

On / Off switch

Forward / Reverse Switch

Battery Pack

The Cordless Drill can be fitted with a drill bit (1mm to 10mm) for drilling small holes, a Countersink bit for countersinking holes or a Screwdriver bit for driving in screws.

Screwdriver Bit

Adjustable Clutch

Drill Bits1) Twist Drills

(Used for drilling wood, metal and plastic)

2) Reduced Shank Twist Drill

(As above but reduced shank allows larger drill bits to be fitted in a chuck)

3) Dowel bit

(Used to drill clean holes in wood for dowel joints)

4) Spade Bit

(Used for drilling large holes in wood)

5) Masonry Bit

(Used to drill holes in concrete)

6) Forstner Bit

(Used to drill clean flat bottomed holes in wood. Available in a wide range of sizes 6 – 50mm)

Wood Screws

Woodscrews are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. While mild steel wood screws are suitable for interior work brass or stainless steel are more suitable for exterior work

Countersink Bit How to screw two pieces of wood together

1) Drill a pilot hole2) Counterbore

the top piece

3) Countersink the top piece

4) Drive in a screw

Hand Drill Pozi Drive Screwdrivers

Nails & Fixings1) Panel Pins

2) Round Wire Nail

3) Oval Brad

4) Lost Head Nail

5) Corrugated Fastener

6) Nail Plate

7) Cut Tacks

8) Upholstery Nail

9) Gimp Pins

Corrugated Fastener

Nail Plate

Sash CrampThe Sash cramp is used to clamp work together while the glue dries.

Remember to Dry Cramp your work to make sure the joints fit and the project is square before you apply glue

Make sure you put a piece of scrap wood between the workpiece and the sash cramp to prevent the cramp marking your work.

Man Made Board

Plywood

1) Plywood is supplied in large sheets (generally 2440mm x 1220mm) and available in wide range of thicknesses.

2) Plywood is less inclined to distort ( Solid wood can twist or warp)

3) Plywood can be faced with an expensive veneer to give the impression of solid wood

4) Plywood costs less than solid timber

The main advantages plywood has over solid timber are as follows.

Polyurethane Varnish is a suitable finish for both interior and exterior woodwork.

The correct procedure for applying Polyurethane varnish is detailed o the left.

Polyurethane Varnish

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