Power Tools Quiz

The scroll saw is one of the safest power tools in the shop.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the maximum speed of the scroll saw?

• 7200 strokes per minute

• 1800 strokes per minute

• 1600 strokes per minute

• 200 strokes per minute

A planer is designed to straighten a board.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If used material is to be planed, it should be thoroughly inspected for foreign material and metallic objects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following describes the brake lever?

• Sets depth of cut

• Engages the in-feed rollers

• Disengages the in-feed rollers

• Both B and C

The thickness of the cut is determined by which of the following?

• Raising or lowering the cutter blades

• Engaging the brake lever

• Raising or lowering the table

• The speed at which the planer is running

In certain situations, you may need to disable the safety guard on the jointer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The jointer is not designed to cut hardwoods.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The jointer is designed to do which of the following?

• To clean the edge of a board

• To make 45 degree angle cuts

• For cutting curves

• To reduct the lengths of material

When using the jointer, material should be fed away from the rotation of the cutter blade.

• TRUE

• FALSE