Woodworking

Woodworking Saws

The start of any new woodworking project means taking a large piece of stock and cutting it down to a manageable size. When it comes to making those big cuts, a variety of saws are available to suit your needs. When choosing saws for your classroom, pay attention to power, size, and safety controls. You’ll want a machine that can withstand day after day of constant use, fit into your workspace while still giving students plenty of elbow-room, and keep everyone safe from injury. Woodworking band saws, table saws, scroll saws, radial arm saws, and much more are available to help your students create something amazing.

Other Woodworking Machines

After the basic shape of the project has been cut, it’s time to fine tune the details. This is where the creativity of the project really starts to shine. Create holes with a woodworking drill press or mortiser. Turn rough-cut lumber into uniform pieces with a woodworking jointer, planer, or shaper. Whittle away at the wood with a lathe. Fit it all together with a dovetail machine. Whatever your students need to complete their designs, you can find at Midwest Technology Products.

Woodworking Sanders

Before you can call any woodworking project complete, it’ll need a smooth finish. Depending on the size of the workpiece and the desired results, your students may want to use an oscillating spindle sander, woodworking downdraft table, drum sander, wide belt or disc sander, or an edge sander. Providing them with a variety of options not only teaches them how to use the different woodworking sanders, it also shows them the different effects each machine can have on the final piece.

Woodworking Dust Collection

The top priority in your woodworking classroom is always safety. Keep students (and yourself) protected from breathing in debris by ensuring you have a proper woodworking dust collection system for your room. Start with individual units for various areas or machines around the room. This is your best first line of defense. For the particles that the individual units miss, you’ll want a great air cleaner and filtration system. Set reminders on your email calendar to clean the units and change filters regularly so you always have a safe work environment for your students.

Extra Woodworking Supplies

Keeping projects moving efficiently means always having the right accessories on hand. From replacement band saw and circular saw blades, to extra screws, nails, and tool sharpeners, there’s no such thing as an overstocked classroom. Create flexibility with woodworking stands, tables, and mobile machine bases and always be sure you have functioning safety controls to avoid accidents.