Name: Annie Hawkins Machine: Mortiser BS4163 Main points: 10.2. Work should be secured to prevent it becoming loose.

10.2. Hair/ loose clothing can get caught caught up in the cutting tool. 10.2. Dust can be inhaled. 10.2. Chuck should be removed. Annotated photograph of machine

Date: 03/12/11 Suitable materials and processes: All woods except very soft woods e.g. balsa. No metals or plastics. Used for making square holes commonly used for mortise and tennon joints.

CLEAPSS Main Points: 1.081. Flying objects clamp work securely if necessary use additional clamps or supports. 1.081. Moving parts can cause cuts and abrasions. 1.081. Hair and jewellery can become entangled in moving parts. 1.081. Wood dust can be inhaled. 1.081. Eye protection must be worn.

Common Problems: Securing wood safely, too big or too small pieces of material can be hard to clamp securely in place, poorly secured wood will snap or crack. Making the cut the right depth.

PPE: Goggles Protective foot ware

Common Misconceptions: Pulling harder will make it go faster.

I have used this machine to: Put mortise holes into pine for a mortise and tenon joint.