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Sanding-The process of stacking a number of identical
workpieces and sanding the entire stack at one time with the
disc sander, belt sander, drum sander or strip sander, or
by hand. When performing this operation, all workpieces must
be held firmly together with clamps, nails, screws or double-stick
tape to ensure the accuracy of the operation.
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Sawing-The process of stacking a number of identical workpieces
and sawing the entire stack at one time with a scroll saw,
bandsaw, or jigsaw. When performing this operation, all workpieces
must be held firmly together with clamps, nails, screws or
double-stick tape to ensure the accuracy of the cuts.
Particleboard-An
inexpensive, strong composite material formed by gluing wood
chips and sawdust together under high pressure. Usually produced
with non-waterproof glues and therefore easily damaged by
dampness or direct contact with water. Readily available in
thicknesses and sizes comparable to plywood.
 Parting-A
term used in lathe turning to signify the act of separating
or cutting-away a completed workpiece from its adjoining scrap
once the turning process is completed. Parting is usually
performed with a parting tool.
Pattern-An
established shape or design used as a model. When duplicating
with the routing system, the pattern is the paper design used
in layingout the plywood or masonite template that guides
your fixture blank during the fixture-making process.
 Push
Block-A flat, rubber-bottomed “paddle” with
a handle on top that is used as a safety device when guiding
a flat piece of stock through an operation on a power tool.
Generally used when the wide surface of the workpiece rests
flat on the table surface during operations. Can be used in
combination with a push stick or feather board.
 Push
Stick-A 10" to 12" long, narrow stick with a notched end
that is used as a safety device when guiding a piece of stock
through an operation on a power tool. Can be used in combination
with a push block or feather board.
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