SCENE SHOP TOOLS TECHNICAL THEATRE I STAGECRAFT Safety

SCENE SHOP TOOLS TECHNICAL THEATRE I STAGECRAFT

Safety Tools • Worn as a safety precaution to protect the body Goggles—worn to protect the eyes when using tool, should be worn when cutting wood and metal Gloves—worn to protect hands from wear, burns and blisters

Hand Tool Hazards • Do not use: Ø wrenches when jaws are sprung Ø impact tools (chisels and wedges) when heads have mushroomed Ø tools with loose, cracked or splintered handles Ø a screwdriver as a chisel Ø tools with taped handles – they may be hiding cracks Crack 3

TOOLS IN THE SHOP • Be sure to ask questions before using any tool you are not familiar with. • Do NOT risk injury to yourself or others (or the tool). • There a lot of tools available, a small number of which are in our Scene Shop. • This is just a small selection of the most basic wood working tools that get used almost every day.

TOOLS IN THE SHOP CATEGORIES OF WOODWORKING TOOLS • HAND TOOLS • • • MEASURING AND MARKING HAMMERS CUTTING TOOLS DRILLING TOOLS (OBSOLETE CATEGORY UNDER HAND TOOLS) CLAMPING TOOLS PLIERS WRENCHES SCREWDRIVERS MISCELLANEOUS • POWER TOOLS • • • STATIONARY POWER SAWS POWER HANDSAWS POWER DRILLING TOOLS BATTERY-POWERED TOOLS PNEUMATIC TOOLS

Measuring Tools • Used to measure dimensions and angles Tape Measure—used to measure long distances and layout dimensions on a stage floor Tri-Square—used as a guide to mark right angles across narrow materials

MEASURING AND MARKING TAPE MEASURE FRAMING SQUARE CHALK LINE SPEED SQUARE PENCIL COMBO SQUARE BEVEL GAUGE SHARPIE LEVEL

Hammering Tools • Used for nailing and starting screws Claw Hammer—designed for inserting and removing nails. Has two sharply curved claws for nail removal

HAMMERS CLAW HAMMER RIP HAMMER BALL PEIN HAMMER SLEDGE HAMMER

Cutting Tools • Used to cut materials, such as wood, metal and plastic Hand saw—hand held saw (no power) used to cut wood Utility Knife—used to trim or for light-duty cutting and carving

CUTTING TOOLS UTILITY KNIFE HAND SAW SCISSORS CHISELS SNIPS

Clamping Tools • Designed to firmly hold wood, metal or plastic Crescent Wrench— adjustable end to fit almost any size bolt or nut, most suitable for stage work C-Clamp—comes in different sizes, used to hold work or objects together

CLAMPING TOOLS C-CLAMPS BAR CLAMPS PIPE CLAMP

Plier Tools • Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly. Pliers—used for gripping, clamping and bending Needle-nose Pliers—used for holding small objects in hard to reach places Diagonal Cutter—used for cutting soft wires

PLIERS ARC JOINT PLIERS (CHANNEL LOCKS) LOCKING PLIERS (VISE GRIPS) DIAGONAL CUTTERS FENCING TOOL LONG-NOSE PLIERS LINEMAN PLIERS SLIP-JOINT PLIERS

Wrenches • A wrench is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects

WRENCHES RATCHETING WRENCH COMBINATION (OPEN END AND BOX END) WRENCH SOCKETS Monkey Wrench OPEN END ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

Screwdrivers • A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, for turning (driving or removing) screws.

SCREWDRIVERS SLOTTED or FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS

Fastening Tools • Used to connect or hold objects together with other hardware Staple Gun—spring powered hand tool used for attaching light weight material to wood with staples Hot Glue Gun—heats sticks of adhesive to form a glue bond, used an a variety of materials

MISCELLANEOUS WRECKING BAR (CROW BAR) PRY BAR STAPLER HOT MELT GLUE GUN

Power Tools • Must be fitted with guards and safety switches • Extremely hazardous when • used improperly • Different types, determined • by their power source: • Ø Electric Ø Pneumatic Ø Liquid fuel Ø Hydraulic Ø Powder-actuated OSHA Office of Training and Education 22

General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools Be aware of all power lines and electrical circuits, and other mechanical hazards in your work area, particularly those below the work surface. 23

Switches Hand-held power tools must be equipped with one of the following: Constant Pressure switch • Shuts off power upon release • Examples: circular saw, chain saw, grinder, handheld power drill On-Off Switch • Examples: routers, planers, laminate trimmers, shears, jig saws, nibblers, scroll saws 24

Power Tools - Precautions • Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and • cleaning, and when changing accessories • Keep people not involved with the work away • from the work • Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the tool • Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool • Keep tools sharp and clean • Remove damaged electric tools & tag them: “Do Not Use” OSHA Office of Training and Education 25

Power Tools – Precautions Electric Cords • Don’t carry portable tools by the cord • Don’t use electric cords to hoist or lower tools • Don’t yank cord or hose to disconnect it • Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges • Replace damaged cords immediately! 26

Would you use this extension cord? OSHA Office of Training and Education 27

Electric Power Tools To protect a worker from shock, these tools must: Ø have a 3 -wire cord plugged into a grounded receptacle Ø be double insulated, or Ø be powered by a low-voltage isolation transformer Double insulated markings Plug with a grounding pin 28

Good Practices • Operate within design limits • Use gloves and safety shoes • Store in a dry place • Don’t use in wet locations unless • approved for that (use GFCI) • Keep work areas well lit • Ensure cords don’t present a tripping hazard OSHA Office of Training and Education 29

STATIONARY POWER SAWS RADIAL ARM SAW TABLE SAW

STATIONARY (BUT ALSO PORTABLE) POWER SAW POWER MITRE SAW OR CHOP SAW (Not a “Cutoff Saw”). “COMPOUND” IF IT CAN CUT TWO ANGLES AT ONCE.

POWER HAND SAWS JIG SAW OR SABRE SAW RECIPROCATING SAW CIRCULAR SAW

POWER DRILLING TOOLS ELECTRIC DRILL MOTOR TWIST TYPE DRILL BIT FOR WOOD OR METAL PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER BIT BATTERY POWERED ELECTRIC DRILL MOTOR (CORDLESS) SPADE (OR PADDLE) TYPE DRILL BIT FOR WOOD ONLY!

PNEUMATIC TOOLS NARROW CROWN (1/4”) PNEUMATIC STAPLER (WOOD TO WOOD) UPHOLSTERY OR CRAFT STAPLER (3/8” CROWN) (FABRIC TO WOOD)

Quiz Time • Which of the following shoes would be the best choice for working in a shop?

Quiz Time • Which items are acceptable to wear in the shop?

Quiz Time • Which of the following people displays correct lifting?

Quiz Time • T or F Never work alone in a scene shop. • T or FYou may use equipment that you have not been checked out on. • T or FThe teacher doesn’t have to be present for students to use power

Quiz Time • T or F Dull blades are okay for use on lumber. • T or FKeep hands away from cutting areas. • T or FYour workplace should be neat and tidy at all times.

Quiz Time • T or F It is not necessary to report damage to tools and equipment. • T or FAlways check depth and thickness of cutting blades.

Quiz Time • Which picture best represents horseplay?

Quiz Time • Which picture shows the best use for a staple gun?

Quiz Time • Which of the following safety devices do you have a choice in wearing?

Quiz Time • T or F Always seek instruction before using unfamiliar tools. • T or FNever distract the tech director when someone is operating equipment. • T or FReport all unsafe conditions to the

Quiz Time • T or F Make sure all on and off switches are working properly. • T or FBe aware of others around you. • T or FNever adjust settings while the blade is rotating.