Woodworking Safety Quiz

Rip cuts on the table saw cut the wood in which direction?

• Across the grain

• With the grain

• Diagonally

• Randomly

Cross cuts on the table saw cut the wood in which direction?

• With the grain

• Across the grain

• Diagonally

• Randomly

What is the minimum safe distance your hands should be from the blade of the table saw?

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

Having your hands in line with the blade of a table saw is the best way to control your cuts (True/False)?

• True

• False

If you make a mistake while cutting on the table saw you can pull your work back out (True/False)?

• True

• False

When using a table saw, if a board is cupped do you face the cup up or down?

• Up

• Down

• You cannot cut cupped boards

• It doesn't matter

How far above the material should you set your guard on the bandsaw?

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

Where should the deepest part of the tooth of the bandsaw blade should be positioned on the wheel?

• At the top of the wheel

• At the center of the wheel

• Just off the back of the wheel

• At the bottom of the wheel

The bandsaw guide wheels should be positioned so they do not make contact with the blade when the saw is running freely (True/False)?

• True

• False

What is the accessory specifically used for cutting angles across the face of the wood on the table saw called?

• Rip fence

• Miter gauge

• Crosscut sled

• Bevel guide