Woods I Safety Study Guide
Boards must be how long to go through the planner?
1 foot
Adjust the blade guard sleeve so there is about _____ of clearance.
1/4 inch
When using the table saw, the blade should be set no higher than ________ above the stock.
1/4 inch
Once the depth of cut is set and the first pass is made through the planner, only turn the wheel ____ of a turn (or 1/16th of an inch) for maximum depth of cut.
1/4 of a turn
When using the bandsaw, fingers should be kept ___________ away from the blade.
2-4 inches
The minimum length of a piece of stock machined on the jointer should be at least how long?
8 inches
The minimum distance your hands should ever come to the cutting tool while it is in operation in called the:
Margin of Safety
When using a table saw, never cut stock freehand. The position of the stock must be controlled by either the fence or the...
Miter Gauge
Which auxiliary piece is used when cross cutting?
Miter Gauge
On the table saw, which operation can be performed freehand?
Nothing is done freehand
When routing with the router table, the direction of feed should be...
Right to left
When using the jointer, stock should be fed....
Right to left
Which of the following is NOT a safety rule for band saws?
Roll the machine over by hand to check for clearance
The bandsaw is used for what type of cuts?
Rough cutting
What should always be your number one priority?
Safety
Which of the following is a dangerous practice when using power equipment?
Set stock onto blades before turning on equipment
True or False? It is safe to cut boards that are stacked on the miter saw.
False
True or False? It is safe to plane two pieces of wood side by side.
False
Which auxiliary piece must be used when ripping?
Fence
When using the sanders, the stock should be placed where?
Flat on the table
How far should drill bits be inserted into the drill press?
Just to the flutes / grooves in the bit
On the table saw, scraps can be cleared when?
After the blade has stopped
Make sure stock is placed ___________ before using the router table.
Against the fence and flat on the table
You should wear safety glasses in the shop...
Any time you or someone near you is doing work that may endanger your eyes
When ripping a board, the push stick should be placed where?
Between the fence and the blade
Make sure the ___________ is secure and adjusted to the proper height.
Bit
When inserting a blade on the scroll saw, be certain the teeth of the blade are facing...
Down
True or False? Both the belt and disk sanders can be used at the same time.
False
When using the miter saw, stock should be placed firmly against what two things?
Table and fence
When using the drill press, always keep the long end of the stock...
To the operator's left
Where should you stand while operating the planer?
To the side
True or False? If you are taking part in horseplay or intentionally partaking in any unsafe practices, Mr. LaBrot will take you off all machines and assign you to textbook work for 1 week.
True
When the push sticks for the table saw are not in use, they should be kept...
Within reach
Power equipment usually requires some type of safety device. Which of the following is NOT a safety device?
Wood Claw
