Part of my model, is to make a concrete mould as the base and ground floor of the house. To do this, i decided to use MDF to make the mould. Due to the lazer cutter being fully booked, I had to use the saw machines to cut out the different parts of my mould. When using these machines, it is important that the health and safety requirements are met.
To ensure that I was safe and protected whilst using the saw machine, I made sure I had my goggles, ear defenders and did not pass my fingers past the safety line. The vacuum also has to be on at all times when using the saw machine so that it can get rid of all the dust coming from the machine.
The machines itself is very easy to use, and i was able to guide the MDF in straight lines so that i had a good quality cut. although the laser cutter is quicker and more accurate with straight lines, the mould was successful and i'm confident that it will form the right shape when the concrete is poured inside .
The sand disc was also very useful, this is because it gave an even and smooth surface to the pieces of the mould. although the sand disc also has a vacuum, it produces more dust rather than the saw machine. For this machine I used the same safety requirements and did not pass my fingers past the safety line.
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