Portable+Power+Tools

=**Power Tools Resources**= download the **Power Tools .pdf** document below:

You can also access Construction online materials on carpentry tools and equipment form the following URL: http://onlinedev.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au/08001_carpentry5/carpentry_topics/index.htm


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=WorkCover NSW= Electrical appliances and power tools on building sites in NSW are required to be tested and tagged regularly. Visit the NSW WorkCover website for the latest information: [] the testing and tagging of portable power tools and equipment is covered byt

Your local TAFE library should be able to access a copy of the Standard for temporary study purposes.
 * Australian Standard 3760.- I** **n-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment** - specifies the procedures and criteria for the in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment which is designed for connection by a flexible cord. It also applies to cord extension sets, portable outlet devices, portable residual current devices and portable isolation transformers.

There are many portbale power tools used in the Shopfitting Industry.

Presented here are the most common ones. =a. Portable Power Saw or Circular Saw= Watch this video to help you identify the parts of a portable power saw. media type="youtube" key="CSoM17gRk6o?fs=1" height="268" width="336"

Watch this video on "How to change a blade on a portable power saw": media type="youtube" key="Vp3CO9_vKOI" height="188" width="240" Power Saw safety document: Download and read.

Watch this video for some safety tips on using a portable power saw: media type="youtube" key="TSevP1aRRZU" height="188" width="320" There are many more videos on using a portable power saw on Youtube.com just follow this link. An alternative is a portable power saw run on a track. Track saw systems for accurate onsite sawing:[]

The Dewalt track saw is shown in this video but [|Festo] and [|Makita] have a similar types: media type="youtube" key="wiGfcx2ENY8" height="188" width="240"

Portable Power Saw Student work sheet; Download and complete as directed by your trainer. Watch this video on compound mitre saw safety: media type="custom" key="3248568" Working Safely with Powersaws link: [] = = = = =B. Router := Follow this link to find more information about routers their history, parts, how to use them and cutter types. [|Wikpedia link for routers] Watch the video to see how mortise is cut using a plunge router: media type="youtube" key="-ygBmNrQkN4" height="190" width="240" Using a flush trimming bit with a template: media type="youtube" key="zTIWwOoMda4" height="190" width="240"

There are lots more videos on using routers on Youtube. Follow this link: []

C. Laminate Trimmer:
The video demonstrates some of the types of cuts that can be made with a laminate trimmer: media type="youtube" key="N-koLfxMgcc" height="190" width="240"

Flush trimming bit: are used to flush of lippings and creates shapes from templates. Take care that the following bearing is in good condition and fixed firmly to the cutter. Remove most of the waste with a saw, bandsaw or jigsaw befor attempting to produce the final shape.
 * Router bits:**

follow the link below to watch the video on Blip.TV to learn more about using flush cutting router bits. http://blip.tv/file/261211 To find more information about Router bits check out the results of this Internet search. [|Internet search - router cutters]

=D. Electric hand planer:=

Portable power planer: Download and read.

=E. Compound Mitre Saws:=



See a demonstration of the Festo Compound mitre saw at the following Carbatec website: [] = = =F. Jigsaw:= A jigsaw is a tool used for making straight, freehand, curved cuts and custom shapes into timber, metal, or other material. A jigsaw with a bevel function on the sole plate allows cutting angles of typically up to 45 degrees relative to the normal vertical stroke for cutting miter joints.

You can download these notes on the jigsaw. Watch this series of videos at Expert village to see how you can use and maintain your jigsaw: []

For more information you can visit the websites listed below: Family Handiman magazine: [] About .Com - About Jigsaws: []

Sydney Tools: []

=G. Portable Electric Drill= There arter a large rang eof portable electric drills. Most have a pistol grip and options to attach a second handle for greater accuracy and to steady the drill and provide mor power when drill hard surfaces. The power out put of a drill is rated by the watts. the lower the wattage, the lower the power. This means when tough drilling jobs are required, using too small a wattage drill could burn out the motor. Choose the correct drill for the process: Types of drills include: **Hand operated drills** - [|Brace and bit] the brace and bit is still useful for drill long deep holes into timber and are very useful for hard timbers. The bits are either single twist or double twist bits and are known as Auger bits. for more information on drill bits visit: []

A look inside a standard, thyristor regulated, 500 W drill. (CMI 500E) by [|FDominec]
 * “egg beater” types**
 * Pistol-grip (corded) drill**

Most Electric drills (Corderd or battery) have some form of hammer action making it easier to punch through masonry producty but when a lot of drilling is required or large diameter holes are required you need to use a rotary hammer drill.
 * Hammer drill**

 Cordless Drills Drill press For more information on drills follow this Wikipedia link: []
 * Rotary hammer drill**

Take care when using portbale power tools because accidents can happen when you least expect it. Check out this video to see what i mean: media type="youtube" key="rJPgaJngJJA" height="268" width="336"



USEUL NOTES ON WORKING WITH SMALL POWER TOOLS
Download and read. Your trainer may ask you to perform some of the exercises int he document

Click on any of the links below to find out more about therange of portable power tools or machines available. =Battery power cells explained.=

Higher voltage is not alwyas more powerful
download and read the following article to find out why. == =Power tools companies:=

Bosch Power Tools: [] Dewalt: [|www.dewalt.com.au] Festool: [] Fien: [] Hitachi: [] Metabo: [] Makita: [|http://www.makita.com.au] Carbatec: [] - click on multimedia link to access various videos including Festool Domino machine Ryobi: [] and other portable power tools

For pricing information: Sydney Tools: [] Just Tools: [] Tools store: []


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 * [|Hand tools] ||< [|Block plane] **·** [|Brace] **·** [|Cabinet scraper] **·** [|Chisel] **·** [|Clamp] **·** [|Coping saw] **·** [|Fretsaw] **·** [|Glass cutter] **·** [|Hacksaw] **·** [|Hammer] **·** [|Hand saw] **·** [|Locking pliers] **·** [|Mallet] **·** [|Pipe wrench] **·** [|Plane] **·** [|Pliers] **·** [|Punch] **·** [|Screwdriver] **·** [|Spirit level] **·** [|Wrench] ||
 * [|Power tools] ||< [|Band saw] **·** [|Belt sander] **·** [|Chainsaw] **·** [|Circular saw] **·** [|Concrete saw] **·** [|Drill] **·** [|Grinding machine] **·** [|Heat gun] **·** [|Jigsaw] **·** [|Jointer] **·** [|Lathe] **·** [|Nail gun] **·** [|Planer] **·** [|Radial arm saw] **·** [|Random orbital sander] **·** [|Reciprocating saw] **·** [|Rotary tool] **·** [|Sander] **·** [|Scroll saw] **·** [|Table saw] **·** [|Thickness planer] **·** [|Wood router] ||
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