Useful wall charts?

[Craig Colvin]

So what woodworking related charts do you have hanging on the walls of your shops. Which charts do you find yourself referring to on a regular basis?

The only chart I currently have hanging up shows the hole size needed for threaded inserts. I used to have a good fraction to decimal chart but it got misplaced during a recent shop rearrangement.

[Frank Carpenter]

Harley Davidson wall calendar. ;)

[Jimmy Tallent]

I have hooters calenders. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[Jerry Clark]

:cool: I have a fraction-decimal- metric-- I get lost with metric-- but I am getting it-- maybe!

[Mike Tempel]

I have a couple around in the shop but not necessarily hanging up. Mine I keep in plastic sheet holders in a binder for quick reference. I would be interested in your chart for threaded inserts to add to my collection. Seems when I get some the instructions on the bag get thrown away with the bag when I put the extras up for later use. Don't know why but I don't like having those little bags torn open in my parts drawers - funny about that I suppose. If you would email me a copy of your threaded inserts chart I would be greatly appreciative.

Thanks, Mike

[Glenn Clabo]

Mike,
I'm pretty sure that you'll need a chart for every maker of inserts. They are made of many different materials to be inserted in many kinds of material and they "insert" in many ways. Here's a one for EZLok -
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=510 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=6>BRASS KNIFE THREAD INSERTS FOR WOOD</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89 bgColor=#4a4a4a>EZL P/N </TD><TD width=85 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Int. Thread </TD><TD width=70 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Lth/in.</TD><TD width=71 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Major Diameter Ext. Thread

</TD><TD width=74 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Hole
Size (mm)</TD><TD width=71 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Drive Tool
Catalog No.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-004
</TD><TD width=87>4-40</TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>--</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-006</TD><TD width=87>6-32</TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>500-006</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-008</TD><TD width=87>8-32</TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>500-1</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-3</TD><TD width=87>10-24</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-2</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-332</TD><TD width=87>10-32</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-2</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-4</TD><TD width=87>1/4-20</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-428</TD><TD width=87>1/4-28</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-5</TD><TD width=87>5/16-18</TD><TD width=79>.625</TD><TD width=64>.600</TD><TD width=68>1/2"</TD><TD width=73>500-4</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-524</TD><TD width=87>5/16-24</TD><TD width=79>.625</TD><TD width=64>.600</TD><TD width=68>1/2"</TD><TD width=73>500-4</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-6</TD><TD width=87>3/8-16</TD><TD width=79>.625</TD><TD width=64>.600</TD><TD width=68>1/2"</TD><TD width=73>500-5</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-624</TD><TD width=87>3/8-24</TD><TD width=79>.625</TD><TD width=64>.600</TD><TD width=68>1/2"</TD><TD width=73>500-5</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-M3</TD><TD width=87>M3x0.5 </TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>500-006</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-M4</TD><TD width=87>M4x0.7</TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>500-1</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-M5</TD><TD width=87>M5x0.8</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-2</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-M6</TD><TD width=87>M6x1.0</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-M8</TD><TD width=87>M8x1.25</TD><TD width=79>.625</TD><TD width=64>.600</TD><TD width=68>1/2"</TD><TD width=73>500-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=510 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=6>STAINLESS STEEL KNIFE THREAD INSERTS FOR WOOD</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89 bgColor=#4a4a4a>EZL P/N </TD><TD width=85 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Int. Thread </TD><TD width=70 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Lth/in.</TD><TD width=71 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Major Diameter Ext. Thread

</TD><TD width=74 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Hole
Size (mm)</TD><TD width=71 bgColor=#4a4a4a>Drive Tool
Catalog No.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-008-CR
</TD><TD width=87>8-32</TD><TD width=79>.375</TD><TD width=64>.350</TD><TD width=68>1/4"</TD><TD width=73>500-1</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#cccccc><TD width=89>400-3-CR</TD><TD width=87>10-24</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-2</TD></TR><TR vAlign=center align=middle><TD width=89>400-4-CR</TD><TD width=87>1/4-20</TD><TD width=79>.500</TD><TD width=64>.453</TD><TD width=68>3/8"</TD><TD width=73>500-3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Bill Lewis]

Who has wall space!? ;)

[Jim Becker]

The only "chart" I keep in the shop is a decimal to fraction conversion cheat sheet.

[Mark Singer]

I tried those...all my straight cuts were coming out curves? I had to take them down.:rolleyes:
I have hooters calenders. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[Tom Kelley]

Just have a Porter Cable calender (no Hooters just tools:(), fraction to decimal chart and a Delta Drill Press Speed Chart. Wall space is limited!

[Frank Pellow]

I only have boring practical charts such as a Delta Drill Press Speed chart and a Festool Jg Saw Blade chart.

[Keith Christopher]

The only "chart" I keep in the shop is a decimal to fraction conversion cheat sheet.
Same here. I also have my bevel gauge angle guide hanging up, it's sorta a chart. :P

[Jim Becker]

I forgot...I also have a Lee Valley Calendar above the phone...I buy them for gifts (since the proceeds go to charities) and always pick up two extras for "me"!

[Glenn Clabo]

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<TABLE border=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD colSpan=4>Pilot Hole Sizes For Wood Screws</TD></TR><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>Screw
Gauge # </TD><TD> Shank
Hole</TD><TD>Pilot
Soft Wood </TD><TD>Pilot
Hard Wood </TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>0</TD><TD>1/16</TD><TD>1/64</TD><TD>1/32</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>1</TD><TD>5/64</TD><TD>1/32</TD><TD>1/32</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>2</TD><TD>3/32</TD><TD>1/32</TD><TD>3/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>3</TD><TD>7/64</TD><TD>3/64</TD><TD>1/16</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>4</TD><TD>7/64</TD><TD>3/64</TD><TD>1/16</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>5</TD><TD>1/8</TD><TD>1/16</TD><TD>5/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>6</TD><TD>9/64</TD><TD>1/16</TD><TD>5/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>7</TD><TD>5/32</TD><TD>1/16</TD><TD>3/32</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>8</TD><TD>11/64</TD><TD>5/64</TD><TD>3/32</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>9</TD><TD>3/16</TD><TD>5/64</TD><TD>7/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>10</TD><TD>3/16</TD><TD>3/32</TD><TD>7/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>11</TD><TD>13/64</TD><TD>3/32</TD><TD>1/8</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>12</TD><TD>7/32</TD><TD>7/64</TD><TD>1/8</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>14</TD><TD>1/4</TD><TD>7/64</TD><TD>9/64</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>16</TD><TD>17/64</TD><TD>9/64</TD><TD>5/32</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>18</TD><TD>19/64</TD><TD>9/64</TD><TD>3/16</TD></TR><TR vAlign=bottom align=middle><TD>20</TD><TD>21/64</TD><TD>11/64</TD><TD>13/64</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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[Steven Wilson]

Drill speed chart for various materials, bit types, and sizes.

Bandsaw blade chart (tension settings, radius of cut, material usage).

I laminated both charts and keep them by their respective machines.

[Dan Gill]

What's a wall? Is that one of those things you hang cabinets and wood racks on?

[Steve Stube]

Which charts do you find yourself referring to on a regular basis?
Maybe not what you were looking for but these are the first two items one will see displayed on my shop entrance door right next to a large drill size Tap & Die chart. I agree with others that wall space is at a premium in the shop but pertinent safety/adjustment/lubrication/speed & feed info for a particular machine is handiest in protective sleeves attached to or displayed near the machine. That's my goal and I'm working toward it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/ceethese/Shop_Rules.jpg

And a multiple choice test for the visitor. (Shop copies are displayed in sheet protectors.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/ceethese/Pick_any_two.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/ceethese/Pick_any_two.jpg)

[Mike Tempel]

Thanks Glenn. The charts will make a nice addition to my reference binder.
Thanks again. Mike