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Safety and Machines

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 
The height of the table saw blade should be adjusted before using the machine.
 

2. 
The radial arm saw is only used for making rip cuts.
 

3. 
Kickback on the band saw is not a cause for serious concern.
 

4. 
You must always adjust the blade guide on the band saw so that it is no more than 1cm above the stock you are cutting.
 

5. 
You should always use a push block with the jointer.
 

6. 
Before using the machines, you should ensure that the dust collector has been turned on.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

7. 
Which of the following machines have a 'kickback zone'?
a.
Drill Press
b.
Band Saw
c.
Table Saw
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
 

8. 
On which machines would you use a push stick?
a.
Jointer
b.
Planer
c.
Radial Arm Saw
d.
Sander
e.
None of the above
 

9. 
Which order would you follow to dress a piece of rough lumber?
a.
Drill press, jointer, table saw, planer.
b.
Jointer, planer, table saw, radial arm saw
c.
Planer, table saw, jointer, radial arm saw
d.
Jointer, table saw, planer, radial arm saw
e.
Planer, joint, table saw, radial arm saw
 

10. 
Which term refers to 'cutting with the grain'?
a.
Cross cut
b.
Mitre
c.
Dove tail
d.
Rabbet
e.
Rip
 

11. 
On which machine would you make a cross-cut?
a.
Sander
b.
Planer
c.
Jointer
d.
Radial arm saw
e.
None of the above
 

12. 
What is the minimum length of wood permitted on the jointer?
a.
150mm
b.
200mm
c.
250mm
d.
300mm
e.
400mm
 

13. 
Which statement best describes the characteristics of a dado joint?
a.
It is a groove that runs across the grain
b.
It is a 45 degree bevelled angle
c.
It is comprised of several smaller joints
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
 

14. 
Which term refers to gluing stock together to make panels?
a.
Laminating
b.
Cross connecting
c.
Panelling
d.
Clamping
e.
None of the above
 

15. 
When using screws, what can be done to avoid splitting the wood?
a.
Use a wood plug
b.
Use larger screws
c.
Drill a pilot hole
d.
Counter sink the screw
e.
All of the above
 

16. 
Which shape best decsribes the Robertson screwdriver tip?
a.
Slot
b.
Plus sign
c.
Square
d.
Star
e.
None of the above
 

17. 
Which shape best describes a Phillips screwdriver tip?
a.
Slot
b.
Plus Sign
c.
Square
d.
Star
e.
None of the above
 

18. 
On which machine are clamps routinely used for safe operation?
a.
Drill Press
b.
Table Saw
c.
Radial Arm Saw
d.
Band Saw
e.
Jointer
 

19. 
Which of the following machines routinely make use of a fence?
a.
Jointer
b.
Table Saw
c.
Radial Arm Saw
d.
All of the above
e.
None of the above
 

20. 
Which operation is commonly done on the jointer?
a.
Smoothing a convex face and an edge
b.
Smoothing a concave face and an end
c.
Smoothing both faces
d.
Smoothing two edges
e.
Smoothing a concave face and an edge
 

21. 
Which procedures refer to the safe use of a band saw?
a.
Make relief cuts when cutting circles
b.
Adjust the guide pins to suit the thickness of the stock
c.
Never back out of a cut while the blade is moving
d.
All of the above
e.
None of the above
 

22. 
When cutting a curve, which machine would be the best to use?
a.
Radial Arm Saw
c.
Band Saw
b.
Table Saw
d.
Drill Press
 

23. 
When using the jointer, you must put the ____________
a.
convex face down
c.
concave face down
b.
concave face up
d.
both a & b
 

24. 
When attempted to make a perfectly straight hole in a piece of stock, the ____________ would be used.
a.
Electric drill
c.
Hammer & nail
b.
Drill press
d.
Chisel
 

25. 
When sending a piece of stock through the jointer, always joint:
a.
one face and one end
c.
one face and one edge
b.
one end and one edge
d.
none of the above.
 

26. 
The “click’ noise of the guide pin indicates that the ________ of the planer is set at the correct height
a.
Blade
c.
Guide
b.
Table
d.
Fence
 

27. 
Safety glasses must be worn when using
a.
Table Saw
c.
Drill Press
b.
Jointer
d.
All of the above
 

28. 
Which of the following is least significant in the area of shop safety.
a.
Always wear safety glasses.
c.
Always use a push block with the radial arm saw.
b.
Never talk to anyone using a machine.
d.
Tuck in loose clothing and remove jewelry.
 

29. 
When using the table saw, always adjust the blade should be raised no more than ___ above the stock.
a.
20 cm
c.
1 mm
b.
5 cm
d.
1 cm
 

30. 
When planing material, be sure to adjust the table upward with a maximum of __ turn(s) of the handle after each cut.
a.
1
c.
1/4
b.
2
d.
0
 

31. 
One safety procedure specific to the band saw is:
a.
Always push stock agains the fence.
c.
Clear the kickback zone.
b.
Keep fingers out of the path of the blade.
d.
Two of the above.
 

32. 
Crosscutting is
a.
Never done on the jointer
c.
Cutting against the grain of the wood.
b.
Cutting with the grain of the wood.
d.
Two of the above.
 

33. 
Boards cut on the jointer, planer and table saw must be at least ___ in length.
a.
10 cm
c.
30 cm
b.
20 cm
d.
40 cm
 

34. 
Before using shop machines, ensure that they are in proper working order, and that
a.
the teacher is in the room.
c.
you're wearing your glasses.
b.
the dust control is turned on.
d.
all of the above.
 

35. 
In the event of personal injury in the shop, you have a duty to
a.
seek medical attention if necessary.
c.
report the incident to the teacher.
b.
hide all evidence of the event.
d.
two of the above.
 

36. 
Before passing a board through a machine, check it for
a.
foreign material
c.
push sticks
b.
foreign nationals
d.
termites
 

Matching
 
 
a.
Radial arm saw
d.
Band saw
b.
Planer
e.
Jointer
c.
Table saw
 

37. 
Used for cutting curves in stock.
 

38. 
Gives stock a uniform thickness.
 

39. 
Used for rip cuts to give the board a uniform width.
 

40. 
Smooths the concave face and one edge of the stock.
 

41. 
Cuts the last rough edge to square the stock.
 

42. 
Set the blade to 1cm above the stock on this machine.
 

43. 
Makes cross-cuts that square the end of a board.
 

44. 
Never back out of a cut on this machine or the blade may break.
 

45. 
Kickback is downward on this machine.
 

46. 
Use this machine only when the stock has been jointed and planed.
 
 
a.
Edge
e.
Push stick
b.
Concave face
f.
Convex face
c.
Along
g.
Width
d.
Against
h.
Thickness
 

47. 
The jointer smooths this part of the board first.
 

48. 
The planer smooths this part of the board first.
 

49. 
The jointer smooths this part of the board second, making one square corner on the stock.
 

50. 
The table saw makes the board a uniform ___.
 

51. 
The length of a board is usually measured ___ the grain.
 



 
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