The verb roughing refers to eliminating the coarsest or coarsest fragments of what one intends to carve or perfect. The notion can also refer in a broader sense to reducing, spending or minimizing something .
It is important not to confuse ravaging with devastating . This second term (devastate) refers to destroying or razing something. On the other hand, words like debaste or devastate do not exist and should not be used. Expressions such as “The carpenter assured that he would be in charge of trimming the wood” or “I am going to trim the piece with the help of the router machine” are incorrect.
Returning to the idea of roughing, it is the action carried out by those who work with wood, stones and other materials to leave them smoother and neater. For roughing, different tools are needed.
It is possible to grind with a rasp , for example. This tool consists of a plastic or wooden handle and a steel spike or tip that has teeth. By passing the rasp through the wood, small splinters and imperfections are removed: that is, the material is roughened.
When you need to roughen a metal , you can use a file . This instrument has a grooved surface that smoothes and abrades the surface it is rubbed on.
With a hammer and a chisel , on the other hand, various materials are roughened. To do this, you must rest the chisel on the object and then carefully hit it with the hammer. The act of roughing is carried out thanks to the edge of its mouth.
Tips for grinding metal
Below we will look at some tips for using an angle grinder with a grinding wheel for metalworking. Grinders are very useful machines for this type of task, as they also allow you to brush, polish and cut, and they can be easily found in home and garden product stores.
Although it may seem unnecessary, the first tip is to carefully read the grinder's instruction manual, as well as the safety booklet that always accompanies the grinding wheel (the stone disc that is installed in the machine to perform the desired task). In addition, it is necessary to choose the appropriate type of protection and grinding wheel diameter, according to the recommendations for the material to be roughed.
It is also advisable to check the markings found on the disc, among which are: the statement indicating that the product complies with the EN 12413 standard ; the speed of the grinding wheel in revolutions per minute, which must be equal to or greater than that of the grinder; The expiration date is usually also included, in the center of the disc. You should never use a wheel that has any damage, and in the same way it is important to buy the ideal one for the material we want to work with.
Another important point to take into account is the insulation of the machine, something that must be checked before using it. Before starting roughing, it is necessary to place the protector and make sure that it is well adjusted, especially to protect ourselves from debris that can fly if the surface is fractured. Protection is mandatory: no matter how much experience we have, we should never work without it.
It is also advisable to use appropriate personal protective equipment: clothing, a mask, gloves, and eye and ear accessories. Regarding the piece that we want to rough out, we must make sure that it does not move, that is, that it is well adjusted; Likewise, it is important to keep the work area tidy and clean. Let's not forget that if someone accompanies us, they must also use the aforementioned protective equipment .