Dr. Smith Harvey

Name:                                            20 pts possible

IET 101
Winter 2015


Please print, complete this assignment and be prepared to submit at the beginning of class on Tuesday 1/20.  You must submit your own assignment.

*You DO NOT need to attach this page to your final submission*

Choose one of the machines below and create a double-spaced two-page paper (plus the diagram—three pages total) discussing how the tool has evolved from the first model.  Include early model features (tool capabilities, speeds of the motor and total cost, etc.) to the present (today) model(s).  Also include who uses the tool (the avid do-it-yourself worker or the professional carpenter) and where it can be purchased and prices.  What kind of cutting motion does it use?  Also include at least one extra blade (cutting tool) and mention the reason it is so important to use the correct one for the job/task and pricing.  You may include any other information that you feel is relevant.   

Internet search engines can be used to find information

Be sure to site your source(s)  

Include at least one picture

Table Saw            Shaper


Drill Press            Radial Arm Saw


Planer                Jointer


Miter (Chop) Saw        Lathe (CNC or regular)


Circular (Skil-Saw)        Band saw