Woodshop

Why should you not use a piece of wood to forcibly stop the machine?

• It can cause the machine to lose calibration.

• It can cause the blades to break.

• It a dangerous method to stop the machine.

• It can damage the wood being used.

Why are the blades on the saws in the shop not made for cutting metal?

• Because cutting metal does not require any specific type of blade.

• Because they are only designed to cut wood and similar materials.

• Because metal is too soft for the saw blades.

• Because cutting metal with these blades will not cause any sparks.

When is a student not allowed to work in the woodshop?

• When the shop is closed.

• When the door to the shop is open.

• When a teacher or instructor is not in the room.

• When they are working on a project for a class.

Why are small pieces of wood considered potentially dangerous in the shop?

• They are too easy to cut and might get lost.

• They can cause the machine to jam.

• They require special tools to work with.

• They can increase the risk of injury if not handled properly.

Never _________________ in the workshop or classroom area.

• Horseplay

• Run

• Throw anything

• All the above

Identify this fastener. Choose the best answer.

• Bolt

• Nut

• Screw

• Flat Washer

In order to use a tool or machine, you must pass the safety test for that tool/machine with a _______ Score.

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

While the sander is running, it is VERY IMPORTANT to keep fingers away from the belt/disk.

• True

• False

When cutting on the band saw

• Make sure your work is clamped to the table

• Stand on the right of the band saw while cutting

• Always use a rip fence or a miter gauge

• Keep your fingers and thumbs to the side or behind the blade

When cutting a tight curve, you should:

• A. first cut relief cuts

• B. Push the work piece slowly without twisting or bending the blade

• C. Do Not force the work into the blade

• D. All of the above