1. Product Information:
Article: Mechanical toy in project pack form
Use: In Design Technology, Key stage 3
2. Material Information:
2.1 Material:
Pine (Coniferous) softwood
Beech (Deciduous) hardwood
Wood should be relatively dry before working
Working: All wood can be planed, sawn ,drilled shaped and sanded
Mark out according to the plans or use patterns
Joining: Glue and wood joints
Finish: Wax (liquid or solid)
Clear wood varnish
Staining (coloured, water soluble then clear varnish)
2.2 Material:
Welding rod, copper coated steel
Working: Bending
Joining: Screws and push joints
Finish: No special finish necessary
2.3 Material: Modelling felt
Pressed wool fibres, dyed
Working: Cutting with scissors
Joining: Gluing
3. Tools
Saws: Use a Fret saw for all round shapes and curves that cannot be sawn with a
normal Tenon saw
Note!
Fret saw blades should be inserted with the teeth facing forward
Use a special Fret sawing board, hold the work down and saw with
slow constant strokes, turning the work as you go
Use a Dovetail or Tenon type saw for all straight cuts
Note!
When sawing, hold the work in a vice or use a bench hook
Filing: Use the correct grade of wood rasp or file according to the work in hand
Note!
Rasps and files only cut on the forward stroke!
Sanding: Use a block and glasspaper for all flat surfaces and loose sheet for curves and
individual shapes
Drilling: Use a hand drill or machine drill stand
Note!
Adhere to the safety rules when drilling , tie all long hair back,
remove rings and jewellery, wear safety glasses and an apron
Cutting: Use scissors
Note!
Scissors have sharp edges and can cause injury!
Gluing: Do not apply glue too thickly
Read any instructions before use
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