Wood Shop Safety

Safety goggles are required when operating the band saw and drill press.

• True

• False

As soon as you turn the band saw off the blade stops moving instantaneously.

• True

• False

Student may operate the blade tension adjuster without the teacher’s permission.

• True

• False

The blade guard should be 2 inches above the wood that is being cut.

• True

• False

The band saw should not be operated without the table insert installed.

• True

• False

You should have your cut lines drawn before cutting the wood with a band saw.

• True

• False

If you can’t find a clamp it’s ok to just hold wood with your bare hands while using the drill press.

• True

• False

Placing a block of wood under the wood you are drilling helps prevent the drill bit from contacting metal.

• True

• False

If the key is left in the drill press and it’s turned on, the key can fly through the air and cause injury.

• True

• False

If you need to stop the drill press while it’s moving, just grab the drill bit as hard as you can.

• True

• False