Planer/Thicknesser (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Main purpose of planer/thicknesser
Main purpose of planer/thicknesser
Consistent thickness & smooth finish
Processes combined in planer/thicknesser
Processes combined in planer/thicknesser
Planing and thicknessing
What is squaring timber?
What is squaring timber?
Creating perpendicular edges for accurate joint fitting
What is machining timber?
What is machining timber?
Shaping wood to meet specified dimensions
What squaring timber ensures
What squaring timber ensures
Flat surfaces & right-angled edges
What squaring timber begins with
What squaring timber begins with
Reference face and edge
How are surfaces smoothed?
How are surfaces smoothed?
Uses planing for consistent texture
Cutter head function
Cutter head function
Cuts wood for thickness & influences finish quality
Feed tables function
Feed tables function
Supports wood during processing
Motor function
Motor function
Powers cutter head & feed system
How to feed timber correctly
How to feed timber correctly
Feed steadily; follow grain direction
Blade maintenance requirement
Blade maintenance requirement
Check sharpness regularly
Cleaning maintenance requirement
Cleaning maintenance requirement
Clean frequently to prevent clogging
Required PPE for planer/thicknesser
Required PPE for planer/thicknesser
Eye protection and gloves