?Year 10 Industrial Technology: Timber Assessment 1 Part A: Safety, Application and Maintenance: Router Safety: To ensure your safety when using a router is recommended that safety goggles are worn, hearing protection is used, never wear gloves, loose jewelry and tie back long hair, unplug the router after use, tighten all adjustments locks ad also ensure that the bit is secure before turning the router on. Application: A router is very easy tool to operate and use. Before turning power on, you must choose the drill bit you are working with and make sure it is secure. Also, adjust the depth of the bit to suit your project. When the correct adjustments have been made, the power can be switched on, put the router in a position where you are to cut, and put downward pressure on the router. Move the router around according to the area in which you are cutting. Routers can be used in multiple areas of woodworking such as; cutting grooves, profiling, cutting dove tales, rounding out an edge, raised panels, decorative work, shape edges, cutaways, holes, contours, rabbets, pattern work, climb cuts, joinery and edge work. Routers also assist in making of molds, picture frames, the repairing of wooden floors and can also edge plastic laminates. Maintenance: In order to maintain the router, there are various steps that can be undertook to ensure it lasts as long is it can. 1. Take apart the router regularly for cleaning. Cleaning the router ensures the removal of dust particles. 2. If any unusual vibrations are felt, check the bit itself as it may be bent or chipped or the wrong could be used for the wrong job 3. Routers can place a lot pressure on the bearings. If vibrations occur due to the routers bearings, cut power and remove the collet and collet lock nut. Turn the motor shaft slowly, feeling for rough rotation. Try pushing the spindle up and down and then try it form side to side, if there is any movement the ball bearings may be rough and in need of replacing. Part A: Safety, Application and Maintenance: Biscuit Joiner Safety: For a biscuit joiner there are various safety precautions that need to be taken, this can include; wearing safety goggles and non-slip footwear, tying back of long hair, securing lock screws, making sure the blade is mounted correctly, moving the blade slowly into the work piece, listening for chatter and signs of looseness at startup, make sure it is not used for unintended purposes and also keep the blade clean and sharp. Application: To use a biscuit joiner correctly you must first mark out where on your wood the cut is to take place and then clamp the piece of wood down. Again adjust the depth if needed. Turn on the power and line up the centre arrow with the mark you have drawn on the wood. After all this you can now cut the hole by pushing the machine forward to cut the hole. Biscuit joints are normally used for light gauge furnishing or storage facilities. These can include; furniture, picture frames, drawers, shelving, book shelves and packaging. Maintenance: In order to maintain, a biscuit joiner there are several options one can take to extend the life of your biscuit joiner. At the end of each use cleaning out the dust collector is beneficial because it can often become clogged and then cause further damage to the motor. In making sure that all adjustments locks are tightened before and during use to ensure that nothing breaks or stops working during use. Blades of biscuit joiners end to wear quickly, so after a few times of sharpening the blade, it is best to replace the blade all together. A sh