TA 51a Scenery and Props for the Performing Arts
San Jose State University, Theatre Arts Department, Spring 2000Return to TA 51a course home or the course Lecture Schedule
Standing Power Tools
Radial Arm Saw:
Primary use: Cross cutting board stock
Parts: Lock off knob, on / off switch, guard, guide. (note automatic electric break - wait for it!)
Safety: Eye protection is required.
Table Saw:
Primary use: Ripping board stock
Parts: On / off switch, guard, fence or guide. (note automatic electric break - Much quicker!)
Safety: Eye protection is required.
20" Band Saw:
Primary use: making curved cuts - also used for repeated special cuts in conjunction with jigs.
Parts: On / off switch, guard, fence or guide and manual foot break (Note: Guard is raised or lowered to minimize the throat or exposed blade. )
Safety: Eye protection is required.
14" Band Saw:
Primary use: making small radius curved cuts - also used for repeated special cuts in conjunction with jigs.
Parts: On / off switch, guard, fence or guide and manual foot break (Note: Guard is raised or lowered to minimize the throat or exposed blade. )
Safety: Eye protection is required.
Slide Compound Saw :
Primary use: Cross cutting board stock, especially mitered cuts
Parts: On / off switch, guard, fence or guide and extension tables
Safety: Eye protection is required.
