Portable & Stationary Power Tools

There are two main types of power tools, those that you can easily move around and that you bring with you to the work piece, and others that are generally fixed in one location and you bring the work piece to the tool.  The easy-to-move tools are called Portable Power Tools and include such things as drills and circular saws.  The larger tools that typically don't get moved are called Stationary Power Tools and often include things such as table saws.

This video is a good introduction to some of the types of Portable Power Tools you may find and why they are useful.

Assignment 1:
List 5 different Portable Power Tools
Explain in detail how a carpenter would properly use the tool



This video talks about some various Stationary Power Tools and what they are used for.

Assignment 2:
List 5 Stationary Power Tools
Explain how to use a table saw in a safe and proper way if you were to rip cut a small piece of wood.


No matter what type of tool you are using safety is always the most important thing to consider.  Some rules and guidelines were mentioned in the videos, but feel free to do some additional research to find out what other things you should do to keep yourself safe, either in a woodworking shop or on the job site.


Assignment 3:
List 5 safety rules to follow when working in a shop such as the one at Eagleview.
List 3 different types of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that a carpenter would likely use or wear