Power Saws

What is a crosscut?

• A cut made across the grain of a piece of lumber, at a 90 degree angle to the edge.

• A cut made across the top of a piece of lumber, usually at a 45 degree angle.

• A cut made across a concrete wall at a 120 degree angle.

• A cut made across copper tubing at a 180 degree angle.

_____________________ is a particular hazard with circular saws.

• Trigger lock.

• Kickback.

• Clipping.

• None of the above.

A ________________________ saw has two large handles. This feature improves operator control.

• Jig Saw.

• Mitre Saw.

• Worm-drive saw.

• Circular Saw.

What is "torque?"

• A twisting force that produces rotation.

• A nerd in school.

• A jumping up and down motion.

• A rolling motion.

What are some of the main parts to a circular saw blade?

• Tooth, hook angle, and gullet.

• Nut, bolt and washer.

• Screw driver, tooth, and washer.

• Anchor bolt, copper wire and sand paper.

More teeth make a smoother cut but slower cut.

• True.

• False.

Fewer teeth make a slower but rougher cut.

• True.

• False.

_________________ is the width of a cut.

• Angle.

• Kerf.

• Drill bit.

• All of the above.

How do you prevent kickback?

• Cut in a straight line.

• Grip the saw firmly.

• Support the wood in a way that prevents the cut pieces from pinching the blade.

• All the above.

__________________ is a cut made across the grain of a board at an angle other than 90 degrees.

• Miter Saw.

• Circular Saw.

• Band Saw.

• Bucktooth saw.