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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a crosscut?
A cut made across the grain of a piece of lumber, at a 90 degree angle to the edge.
A cut made across the top of a piece of lumber, usually at a 45 degree angle.
A cut made across a concrete wall at a 120 degree angle.
A cut made across copper tubing at a 180 degree angle.
_____________________ is a particular hazard with circular saws.
Trigger lock.
Kickback.
Clipping.
None of the above.
A ________________________ saw has two large handles. This feature improves operator control.
Jig Saw.
Mitre Saw.
Worm-drive saw.
Circular Saw.
What is "torque?"
A twisting force that produces rotation.
A nerd in school.
A jumping up and down motion.
A rolling motion.
What are some of the main parts to a circular saw blade?
Tooth, hook angle, and gullet.
Nut, bolt and washer.
Screw driver, tooth, and washer.
Anchor bolt, copper wire and sand paper.
More teeth make a smoother cut but slower cut.
True.
False.
Fewer teeth make a slower but rougher cut.
True.
False.
_________________ is the width of a cut.
Angle.
Kerf.
Drill bit.
All of the above.
How do you prevent kickback?
Cut in a straight line.
Grip the saw firmly.
Support the wood in a way that prevents the cut pieces from pinching the blade.
All the above.
__________________ is a cut made across the grain of a board at an angle other than 90 degrees.
Miter Saw.
Circular Saw.
Band Saw.
Bucktooth saw.
What is a type of miter cut that is made at an angle through the thickness of a board called?
Mr. Fidurko cut.
Drill bit cut.
Bevel Cut.
Ripping cut.
Which of the following are table saw maintenance rules for using a table saw?
Keep the table clean and smooth.
Lubricate the mechanism as recommended by the manufacturer.
Gently brush or blow accumulated sawdust from the blade-raising and tilting mechanism beneath the table.
All the above.
Which phrase accurately describes an arbor hole?
The raised portion behind each tooth that supports it.
Hole on the saw blade is used to mount blade to the motor shaft.
The place where the blade is mounted for the teeth.
The pocket in front of each tooth that helps remove sawdust during the cut.
When using a table saw, the blade cuts from the top rather than the bottom This means that cut should be made with the good side facing up.
True.
False
When operating a table saw safely, you must do all of the following except
adjust the blade before cutting.
adjust the rip fence before cutting.
adjust the miter gauge before cutting.
adjust the blade and setting while the saw is running.
What is a tip to avoid a "kickback" while using a tablesaw?
Be sure one edge of the work piece is held firm against the rip fence.
Keep a firm grip against the rip fence.
Keep a firm grip on the stock and hold flat against the table.
Use a push stick when necessary.
All the above.
All of the following is a safety rule for properly using a table saw except
Wearing proper eye protection.
Wearing loose and baggy, long sleeved shirts.
Never stand behind the blade.
Keep your fingers away from the saw blade at all times.
What are the two most common types of "cuts" when using a table saw?
Jag cuts and Razor cuts.
Zig Zag cuts and straight cuts.
Drill bit cuts and Jag cuts.
Rip cuts and cross cuts.
_______________ is a cut made in the direction of the wood grain.
Rip Cut.
Cross cut.
Razor cut.
Drill bit cut.
_________________________ is a saw in which the head of the saw pivots up and down and from side to side.
Mr. Fidurko Miter Saw.
Compound Miter Saw.
Belmont CTE Miter Saw.
None of the above.
Of the following choices, which is a miter saw safety tip?
Wear proper eye protection.
Unplug the saw before changing blades.
Be sure to hold the stock firmly against the fence.
All the above.
What type of saw is best to use when making cutting curved or irregular cuts?
Miter Saw
Circular saw.
Jigsaw.
Tablesaw
Which phrase accurately describes an arbor hole?
the raised portion behind each tooth that supports it.
the flat disk that serves as a base for the teeth.
A hole used to mount the saw blade on the motor shaft.
the pocket in front of each tooth that helps remove sawdust during the cut.
What is the primary use of the table saw?
to make crosscuts.
to rip stock to width.
to make miter cuts.
to make bevel cuts.
Which of the following is not one of the three types of miter saws?
Conventional Miter Saw.
Compound Miter Saw.
Sliding Miter Saw.
Circular Miter Saw.
