From the course: Introduction to Mill and Lathe Operation
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Wood
- The sweet smell of wood being cut is one of my favorites. Wood has an incredible array of properties, from the various types of grain to colors, strength, and applications. First thing about wood is that it is anisotropic. That means that the properties are different based off of the direction that you measure in. In simple terms, the grain grows in one direction. Most woods are softer than metals. There are exceptions to this, of course, and that makes wood quite forgiving when it comes to speeds and feeds. You can make tweaks to your numbers to get some great finishes if you want to take the time, but a really rough finish in wood can often be easily fixed with some sandpaper. Wood is often easy to hold, since it tends to be much more pliable than metal. With a few decent points of contact, you can hold almost any piece of wood without worrying about it flying across a room. Wood is also easy to stain and paint, providing some interesting methods to getting images into your piece.…
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