Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Learning Outcome 2 Know how to use portable power tools to cut, shape and finish Learning Outcome 3 Know how to use portable power tools to drill and insert fastenings

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Power drills Power drills are highly versatile, and can have many useful features, such as variable speed and torque control. What is considered good practice when using power drills?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Powered planers Powered planers are invaluable for removing large amounts of wood, especially on site. What is considered good practice when using powered planers?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Routers Routers can cut straight, cut slots, rebate, dovetail, cut beading and moulding and much more. What additional items might a router come with?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Portable circular saws Portable circular saws are used for cross cutting and ripping, as well as for bevel cuts, grooves and rebates. What should be checked before using a circular saw?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Chop saws Chop saws have a circular blade rotating in a housing and a fixed bed onto which items to be cut can be fixed. When is a chop saw used?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Jig saws Powered jig saws have a reciprocating blade, which moves up and down at high speed to cut material. What safety requirements are there regarding the use of jig saws?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Sanders The two types of sander you will most likely encounter are the belt sander and the orbital sander. How does the size and spacing of grit affect the finish?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Cordless tools Cordless tools are invaluable in situations where the mains power supply is not easily accessible, or even unavailable. Can you think of any other cordless tools?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Nail guns Nail guns make nailing a much faster process, but can be very dangerous if not used as intended. Wearing the usual PPE plus safety glasses is vital. What different types of nail guns are available?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Nails Nails are made of either ferrous or non-ferrous metal. Ferrous metal contains iron, so needs to be protected from rust. How many different types of nails do you know?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Power supplies Like a nail, a screw has a head and a shank, but the shank is threaded to pull the fixing into the material it is being inserted into. What sizes of screw are available?

Unit 1006 Maintain and use carpentry and joinery power tools © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Services The main services are: ●Electrical –all electrical components within the building from lights to sockets. ●Mechanical – covers things such as lifts. ●Plumbing – can cover running water as well as gas, but only if the plumber has been recognised and qualified as a gas installation expert. How would you locate these services?