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MBO

April 10, 2026

Chapter 2: Drill press

This chapter introduces the drill press and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main components and functions of the machine, common drill bits, workpiece layout and setup, speed selection, depth control, clamping and safe drilling procedures. Particular attention is given to the main hazards of drill press operation, including entanglement, workpiece rotation and leaving the chuck key in the chuck. The chapter concludes with a practical exercise in drilling the hole for a wooden push stick.

Open (Access) Text Book

Peter Scheidt

April 10, 2026

Chapter 5: Compound Miter Saw

This chapter introduces the compound miter saw and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main features and functions of compound and sliding compound miter saws and their applications in woodworking. The chapter focuses on safe and accurate cutting, including correct material positioning, use of the fence and table, blade positioning, hand placement, cutting technique, and safe operating practices. It also explains appropriate material preparation and limitations of the machine. A practical exercise demonstrates basic compound miter saw operation.

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Peter Scheidt

April 10, 2026

Chapter 4: Stationary sanders

This chapter introduces stationary sanders used in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the purpose and applications of different types of sanders, including belt, disc, spindle, and thicknessing sanders, and how to select a sander according to the shape and surface of a workpiece. The chapter covers basic setup and safe operating practices, including workpiece positioning, feed direction, abrasive condition, dust and respiratory protection, and common hazards. A practical exercise demonstrates how to use stationary sanders to smooth and finish the edges of a wooden push stick.

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Peter Scheidt

April 10, 2026

Chapter 3: Bandsaw

This chapter introduces the bandsaw and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main components and functions of the machine, including the blade, wheels, guides, blade guard and work table. The chapter covers safe setup and operation for straight and curved cuts, including blade selection, tension, guide adjustment, workpiece positioning and feed rate. It also addresses relief cuts for tight curves and common safety hazards. A practical exercise demonstrates how to use the bandsaw to cut the shape of a wooden push stick.

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Peter Scheidt

April 10, 2026

Chapter 8: Table saw

This chapter introduces the table saw and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main components and functions of the machine and its two basic operations: ripping and cross-cutting. The chapter covers safe and accurate setup and operation, including blade height and angle, use of the rip fence and miter gauge, workpiece positioning, feed direction and push sticks. Particular attention is given to kickback prevention, safe hand placement, blade guards and appropriate material preparation. A practical exercise demonstrates basic table saw operation.

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Peter Scheidt

March 15, 2026

Beyond Google Scholar

Students often struggle to find relevant literature for their thesis projects. The main aim of this tutorial is two-fold, namely to teach students (1) how to find relevant literature using various databases and search strategies and (2) how to critically reflect on the role of digital databases and Generative AI tools in their search process. The package includes a lecturer’s manual and two versions of the same tutorial: one with steps in Excel and one without. The tutorial can be delivered as an in-class workshop (2–3 hours) or assigned as a take-home assignment. The databases and tools used in this tutorial include Zotero, Google Scholar, Project MUSE, JSTOR, ChatGPT, and Excel. The tutorial can be used in any higher education classroom and is particularly suitable for courses that prepare students for writing a BA or MA thesis.

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Jasmijn van Gorp

January 29, 2026

Francesca - Reflecting on human-nature relationships

In this clip, a lecturer describes an outdoor exercise in which students explore the real-world effects of a pollution permit granted to an industry. By connecting with a chosen element of nature and reflecting on how it would be affected, students confront a range of emotional responses. From calm to frustration to motivation to act.

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edumedia@wur.nl

December 15, 2025

Systems Thinking Pressure Cooker

What – This pressure cooker is an introduction to systems thinking. This pressure cooker can be used to quickly familiarize a group of people with what the characteristics of a system are and have them experience various examples of using systems thinking to explore a topic or question. For whom – The format can be used (and adjusted) for a team of teachers that are not yet familiar with systems thinking, as well as a group of students (all levels; any group size). Why – Guided training in integration of systems thinking in a research project. How long – Approximately 2-2,5 hours in class and a 10 minutes pre-class video.

Presentation

Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

December 9, 2025

Learning Activities mapping exercise for interdisciplinary education

This tool can be used to create an overview of how the various learning activities of an interdisciplinary course are organised throughout time. It can help create flow in a course, but can also help find obstacles or hiccups in the planning of a course.

Presentation

Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

December 5, 2025

Chapter2

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