Tools for Cutting, Shaping and Finishing - only to be used on WOOD


SURFORM


These vary in shape and size and are similar to rasps. The blades are replaceable and can produce flat, curved
or circular shapes, as shown below


Surforms
FLAT and ROUND SURFORMS



PLANES
There are 2 sIzes, but both are used to plane (shave) wood to a required finish. The larger Jack plane cuts more wood away; while the Smoothing plane below, gives a better finish.

Smoothing plane


GLASS PAPER

Also known as sand paper. this is used to smooth down wood to get a good finish. It must be used In the direction of the grain as shown.

LINISHER / DISC SANDER
These machines are used to give a good finish and shape to wood. They have abrasive sheets, similar to glass paper, revolving at great speed.

Linisher

HAND DRILL
You may have to drill holes in wood. using a hand drill. They have to be turned in the right direction, so that the drill-bit or twist drill will cut; i.e. clock-wise direction.


TWIST DRILLS (shown below)


Twist drill

These vary In size from 3mm to 13mm diameter, in the school workshops. Small sizes break very easily and need a lot of care while drilling holes, especially in plastic and metal.

NAIL PUNCHES
These are used to punch the heads of nails below the surface of a piece of wood. This prevents damage to tools and glass paper.