Below are examples of many of the machines that you will find within the wood workshop. We have also included several video clips to familiarize our students with how a certain machine works. We will always provide students and staff with one to one inductions on each machine as and when they are ready to use it.
Our workshop boasts several bandsaws of various sizes. The first one pictured here, is the real workhorse capable of cutting through extremely thick material. Our smallest machine, located in Small Works, is bench mounted with a fine blade for fine, intricate work.
To view a short film on how to use this particular bandsaw please follow this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0I-zRibUSA
We have two fretsaws. These machines are capable of cutting extremely intricate and detailed work due to the thin and fine nature of their blades. To view a short film on how to use this machine follow the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgq5xw7k1QQ
We have a diverse range of sanders catering for every job and requirement. This first one pictured is the large Belt sander allowing long lengths to be sanded. Our smaller machines, again found in small works, are disc sanders for working with small pieces of material
To view a short film on how to use this particular sander please follow the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLC51ZkGtds
We have three pillar drills in our workshop. The first one picture is located in Small Works and is bench mounted. We have two of the larger floor standing drills seen below. With these machines we are able to fit a large selection of drill bits enabling the user to drill a hugh variety of holes.
Our Lathe is a lovely machine of great quality and yet despite its years, still allows the user to create beautifully turned objects time and time again. Used for the production of spindles and bowls and components and shapes. a real favourite with all students that get the chance to do some wood turning.
The Morso cutter is a machine that aids the process of frame making. It cuts lengths of timber giving them perfect 45 degrees corners ready for assembly.
At Chelsea we are fortunate to have a good selection of air powered tools. They have simplified a great many jobs whilst maintaining the highest quality. To view a short film on how to set up and use the air tools please follow the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxI2UkBwoU
We offer a good range of electric and battery powered hand tools. Our range includes Jigsaws, Sanders and Drill Drivers.
We offer a selection of hand tools available to students working within the wood workshop. Is is important to note that absolutely no tools must leave the workshop.
Machines for Plastics
Within the Wood workshop we are dedicated to work with Plastic fabrication as well. We undertake various processes and below are some examples of the machines that we have to help us.
Used to heat an exact line on a piece of plastic to allow perfect bends at any degree
Used for cutting dense foam and polystyrene into shapes and forms
Used to form heated and softened sheet plastic over a mould for accurate and often repetitive forms
To view a short film of how to use the larger of these two machines, follow the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-9TU017bvg
Used as part of the process of creating the final finish, mainly on the edges, of plastic to leave a polished clear effect
