Band Saw Safety

The motion of the band saw blade can best be described as:

• moving in the down direction in a rotating continuous loop

• rotating in the up direction in a continuous loop

• moving up and down in a reciprocating motion

• rotating from below the table and toward the wood, with the teeth pointed toward the surface of the wood

The band saw table can be checked to be sure that it is square (at a right angle to the blade) by:

• using a square

• using a ruler or tape measure

• using a block of wood

• looking at it with your eye

How many inches away from the blade should your hands and fingers be at all times:

• at least 3 inches

• at least 4 inches

• at least 2 inches

• at least 1 inch

What should be on the machine table when the saw is in operation?

• only the piece of wood that you are going to cut

• a square and any other tools you may need

• all of the pieces of your project

• all the pieces that you plan to cut that day

The teeth of a properly installed band saw blade should be pointing:

• down and toward the table

• up and away from the table

• it doesn't matter, the teeth will cut properly when pointing in any direction

• down any towards the back of the machine

True or False: It is ok to walk away from the band saw if the blade is still in motion as long as you have turned it off.

• true

• false

True or False: The band saw can make either straight or curved cuts.

• true

• false

If you are cutting a piece of wood that is too small to allow your hands to stay a safe distance away from the blade, then you can:

• use a "push stick"

• cut the wood as long as you are careful

• use a file or screwdriver instead of your hands

• adjust the table angle to make it more difficult to get your fingers near the blade

You use a ___________ cut when cutting curves.

• relief

• waste

• scrap

• curve

True or False: You should always cut directly on the line without leaving room for sanding.

• true

• false