Timber machinery used in joinery

On a bandsaw, what is the purpose of a thrust wheel?

• To stop the blade going backward.

• To make the blade spin.

• To guide the blade sideways

• To adjust the tension of the blade.

On a bandsaw, what is the purpose of the tension gauge?

• To guide the blade sideways

• To make the blade spin.

• To adjust the tension of the blade.

• To stop the blade going backward.

On a bandsaw, what is the purpose of the guides?

• To stop the blade going backward.

• To guide the blade sideways

• To make the blade spin.

• To adjust the tension of the blade.

The adjustable guards should be...

• be removed.

• sat on top of the material or less than a finger space.

• set lower than the material top

• left 25mm higher than the material top.

What should the number indicated on the tension gauge should match?

• The thickness of the blade.

• The length of the blade.

• The amount of teeth per inches.

• The width of the blade.

On the bandsaw, when there is a mixture of straight and curved cuts, we start by cutting the long curves first?

• False

• True

One type of support that can be used when cutting long pieces of timber or panels is:

• Roller stand

• Stick

• Trestle

• Bench

Which legislation specifically covers the safe use of woodworking machines?

• COSHH

• RIDDOR

• LOLER

• PUWER

What is the maximum stop time for a fixed machine?

• 8 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 10 seconds

What is the minimum distance you should keep your fingers away from the circular saw blade when the machine is On?

• 300mm

• 150mm

• 200mm

• 250mm