Scroll Saw Safety and Usage Quiz

What is one of the reasons the scroll saw is popular in many shops?

• It requires a lot of maintenance.

• It's great for beginners.

• It's difficult to use.

• It's very expensive.

What should you always do before using the scroll saw?

• Remove your shoes.

• Wear gloves.

• Pull up your sleeves.

• Wear a hat.

What happens if you don't apply downward pressure on the board while cutting?

• The saw will turn off.

• The board will stay in place.

• The blade will stop moving.

• The board will lift off the table and chatter.

What is the purpose of the shoe on the scroll saw?

• To change the blade.

• To press down on the board.

• To adjust the speed.

• To hold the blade in place.

How do you make a curved cut on a scroll saw?

• Push side-to-side on the workpiece.

• Lift the board off the table.

• Twist while pushing forward.

• Pull the board backward.

What should you do before making a relief cut?

• Make sure your safety glasses are on.

• Remove the blade.

• Turn off the saw.

• Change the blade.

How do newer scroll saw machines hold onto the blade?

• With glue.

• With tension and pins.

• With magnets.

• With screws.

What is the last step when changing the blade on a newer scroll saw machine?

• Turn off the machine.

• Reapply the tension onto the blade.

• Remove the old blade.

• Adjust the speed.

The blade guard should never be more than a _________ above the wood you are cutting.

• 1/2"

• 1/4"

• 1/8"

• 1"

You should not____________of cuts you are making while the band saw is running. Doing so could splinter your wood, burn your wood, or pull the blade off of the wheels.

• Back Out

• Move Out

• Bend Out

• Stop Short