Planer Safety Flashcards

Front

What is the minimum stock thickness you can safely plane?

Back

1/4 inch

Front

What speed must the planer reach before inserting stock?

Back

Full speed

Front

True or False – You should change the depth of cut after the stock has started through the planer.

Back

False

Front

What direction should wood always be planed?

Back

With the grain

Front

Who is the only person allowed to adjust the feed roller speed?

Back

Instructor

Front

What is the maximum amount of wood to remove in one pass?

Back

1/16 inch

Front

What is the minimum stock length for planing?

Back

12 inches

Front

What safety equipment is required when using the planer?

Back

Eye protection

Front

True or False – It is safe to plane end grain.

Back

False

Front

What should you check for in the wood before planing?

Back

Defects or foreign objects (nails, staples, metal, etc.)