Wood Structures A- Safety Quiz

What should you check before turning on the drill press?

• That the drill bit is securely tightened

• That the power cord is unplugged

• That the drill bit is sitting on the table

• That the speed is set to the highest setting

What should you do before starting to drill your hole?

• Turn it on to check if it's working properly

• Secure the workpiece and adjust the table height

• Select the largest drill bit available

• Apply lubricant to the drill bit

How should the workpiece be secured when drilling?

• Hold it firmly with your hand

• Clamp it to the table or use a vise

• Place it loosely on the table for easy movement

• Press down hard while drilling

What is the correct way to feed the drill bit into the material?

• Force the bit quickly to speed up drilling

• Use light, steady pressure and back out if needed

• Move the bit up and down rapidly

• Stop halfway and restart at full speed

What should you do after finishing a drilling operation?

• Leave the machine running for the next person

• Remove the workpiece while the drill is spinning

• Turn off the machine and wait for the bit to stop before moving the workpiece

• Blow away dust and chips with your mouth

How high should the blade guide be positioned above the workpiece when using the bandsaw?

• As high as possible to allow for different material sizes

• Exactly at the same height as the workpiece

• 1-1.5 inches above the workpiece for proper control and safety

• It does not matter as long as the blade is sharp

Why should all material be inspected before cutting on the bandsaw?

• To check for defects like nails, knots, or cracks that could cause hazards

• To make sure it looks nice before cutting

• To ensure the material is a specific color

• To verify the bandsaw blade will cut straight

While cutting a piece of wood, what is the safest way to control the feed of the material through the bandsaw?

• Reach across the saw line to guide it better

• Use a push stick or guide the material with hands placed safely away from the blade

• Hold the wood loosely and let the saw pull it through

• Push the material as fast as possible to prevent binding

Who should assist with special setups like cutting a compound angle on the bandsaw?

• Only experienced students

• The instructor

• Anyone in the shop who has used the saw before

• No assistance is needed for special setups

What should you do when you finish using the bandsaw?

• Leave it running for the next person

• Turn it off and walk away immediately

• Turn it off and wait for the blade to stop before leaving

• Keep it running while you clean the area