WorksheetsPower Tool Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The saw guard must be adjusted within _____ above the stock before turning on the power.
½”
1”
¼”
¾”
When using a Band Saw, Your finger should never be closer to the blade than _____________.
6”
4”
2”
It doesn’t matter
When operating the band saw, students must:
Use extreme caution when crossing the saw line.
Only cross the saw line when you start your work.
Only cross the saw line after you finish your work.
Not allow their hands on the saw table.
Why should you never stand on the right side or behind the band saw while operating?
You can feed stock into the saw better from the right side or from behind.
You cannot reach the work as well from the right side or from behind.
You cannot safely turn off the machine from the right side or from behind.
Both b and c
If the blade of a Band Saw breaks while the machine is in operation, you should:
Shut off the power, stand clear, allow the machine to come to a complete stop, and then notify the teacher.
Shut off the power and try to stop the machine.
Leave the machine alone and notify the teacher.
Shut off the power and open the guards to see what is happening.
Why must the material be supported flat on the machine table of the Band Saw?
The material will be forced to the table if it is not.
Material must be supported to prevent it from tipping.
Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.
All of the above
Material must be supported to prevent it from tipping.
Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.
All of the above
Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.
All of the above
How should you back out of a cut when using the Band Saw?
Slowly and carefully.
Be sure not to pull the blade away from the guide wheels.
Both a and b
Turn off the machine and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
If you crowd, cramp, twist, or bend the saw blade of the Band you will:
Produce a poor cut.
Break the blade.
Damage the machine.
Go off your line.
How should scraps be cleaned off the band saw table?
Turn off the power, wait for the blade to stop, and clean off your scraps.
Use a towel to clean the table off.
Use a stick at least 10 inches long to get scraps away from the saw blade.
Both a and c.
Why is it dangerous to reach around a running band saw to remove your work?
Your arm or clothing may be caught in the blade.
b. Your work could be knocked to the floor.
c. If the guide is adjusted properly it is not dangerous.
Both b and c.
What should you do when coming to the end of a cut on a Band Saw?
Continue cutting at the same speed when you come to the end of a cut.
You should slow down and ease out to prevent your fingers from going into the blade.
Accelerate your cutting speed at the end of a cut.
None of the above.
Why must you always use a V-block to hold cylindrical stock on the Band Saw?
The work will not be cut as well.
To support the material as it being cut.
You do not need a V-block if you hold the work very carefully.
The machine will not cut cylindrical material as it will turn when it hits the saw blade.
How should small pieces be held while being drilled?
a. Small pieces can be held in your hand.
b. Small pieces should not be drilled on the drill press.
c. Small pieces should be held in a drill press vise or clamped to the table.
d.Only large pieces are to be drilled on the drill press.
Why is it dangerous to lean too close to the work you are drilling?
A. You may get particles in your face.
B. Your hair or clothing may be caught in the spindle or drill.
C. Your body will block the light making it difficult to see your work.
D. You may lose your balance.
What may happen if the chuck wrench is left in the chuck socket?
A. The chuck wrench will be hard to find for the next person.
b. The drill bit may become loose and fall out.
c. The wrench could be thrown out and strike someone.
d.The wrench could be broken when the power is turned on.
Why is it important to adjust the drill press before turning on the power?
a. Making adjustments after the power is on is not as accurate.
b. You may lean into the turning drill and be injured.
c. The machine may be damaged if you adjust it while moving.
d.Both A and C
b. You may lean into the turning drill and be injured.
c. The machine may be damaged if you adjust it while moving.
d.Both A and C
How should a variable speed mechanism be operated in the drill press?
a. The motor must be turned on before making speed adjustments.
b. Only at a dead stop.
c. Only by the teacher.
d.Variable speed mechanisms never work anyway.
At what speed do you run the drill press for large and small holes?
a. Any speed.
b. Only at the speed it is set for.
c. Slow speeds for large holes and fast speeds for small holes.
d.fast speeds for large holes and slow speeds for small holes.
Why must you ease the pressure on the feed as the drill breaks through to the underside of the
work?
a. To keep the drill from breaking.
b. To keep the work form being torn from the vise or from your hand.
c. To keep from having a large splinter hole torn in the underside of your
material.
d.Both B and C
Why should you back out frequently when drilling deep cuts?
a. To clean and cool the drill.
b. To keep the drill from grabbing your work.
c. To keep your work lined up properly.
d.Both A and B.
Make sure all guards are in place and working at all times.
True
False
Not sure
Both True and Flase
Inspect material for any foreign objects (nails, staples, etc.) before cutting.
False
True
50% True
50% False
Make blade adjustments with the saw turned on.
False
True
I dont Know
70% True
Make sure the stock is held firmly against the fence and the table before cutting.
True
False
Not sure
Somewhat True
Keep hands away from the cut line and blade.
Not sure
Sometimes
False
True
Ripping (cutting with the grain) is allowed on Miter Saw.
Always
Sometimes
False
True
Do not start the blade of a Miter Saw while it is touching the stock.
True
Not always
False
Not sure
Wait for the blade of a Miter Saw to reach full speed before beginning to cut.
Sometimes
When not sure
True
False
Remove scraps and stock while the saw blade of a Miter Saw is still spinning.
Only when you are in a hurry
Sometimes
True
False
It is ok to leave the machine before it has come to a complete stop.
When you are in a hurry
False
True
Only when it is time to cleanup
What personal protective equipment should be worn when using the belt
sander?
a. Safety glasses
b. Safety glasses and hearing protection
c. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and a dust mask
d. Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, and gloves
How should the belt sander be placed when setting it down after sanding?
a. On its side
b. On its Belt
c. In a belt sander stand
d. Either a or c
If the belt sander operator exits the sanding area, what should he/she do before
leaving?
a. Put the sander on the floor.
b. Place the sander in a sander stand.
c. Lock the sander trigger switch.
d. Unplug the belt sander.
To loosen the sanding belt when changing the sanding belt the operator
___________ to loosen the old belt.
a. moves the belt striker bar
b. move the belt track adjusting knob
c. pushes down on the front belt pulley
d. pushes down on the rear belt pulley
To avoid uneven sanding spots in the wood the belt sander operator should
__________.
a. hold up on the belt sander.
b. move the sander back and forth in smooth even strokes.
c. move the sander rather fast.
d. apply only light down pressure when sanding.
When the sanding operation is completed the operator should
_____________.
a. turn off the belt sander immediately.
b. let the sand belt come to a stop while resting on the wood.
c. pullout the electrical cord.
d. raise the sander off the wood and allow the belt to come to a stop.
If the belt sander extends over the end of the material while it is being sanded
it will ________________.
a. cause no harm.
b. remove an excessive amount of material from the end.
c. cut and break the sand belt.
d. cause the sand belt to need a track adjustment.
What should be done with articles of clothing such as ties, coats and long sleeves when operating the table saw?
a. Keep them away from the saw blade
b. Remove or fasten them out of the way
c. Do not get close to the saw
d. Have a student hold them out of the way
Which of the following items should NOT be worn when operating the table saw?
a. Rings
b. Gloves
c. Bracelets
d. All of these
Personal protective equipment which should be worn when operating the table saw is/are _________.
a. gloves
b. ear protectors
c. safety glasses
d. both b and c
When setting the table saw up for a job, the saw blade should be checked for _______.
a. stripped threads
b. loss of temper
c. cracks and missing teeth
d. distorted arbor
The arbor nut on a table saw is tightened only when __________.
a. it becomes loose
b. the electrical service is disconnected at the circuit breaker
c. the class is over by the teacher
d. permission is granted
To prevent slipping or falling when using the table saw _________.
a. turn the saw off before removing material
b. stay within the safety zone
c. do not overreach when feeding material through the saw
d. wear tennis shoes
When sawing with the table saw, which of the following would not be a safe practice?
a. Use the blade guard
b. Secure a helper to support the material being sawed
c. Push the material through the saw with the right hand and a push stick
d. Stand in line with the saw blade
When sawing with the radial arm saw, which of the following should not be done?
a. Use the blade guard
b. Wear protective eye covering
c. Stand in line with the saw blade
d. Secure a helper or use a support for long stock
When making a crosscut with the radial arm saw, the blade should extend below the surface of the stock approximately __________.
a. 1/16”
b. 1/8”
c. ¼”
d. 3/8”
Do not saw stock with a length less than __________.
a. 8”
b. 10”
c. 12”
d. 14”
The depth of cut is adjusted by turning the __________.
a. elevating handwheel
b. locating pin
c. motor yoke
d. saw yoke
After a cut has been made, the following should be completed before leaving the
radial arm saw __________.
a. return the saw to rear of table
b. remove wood scraps
c. wait until the blade stops rotating
d. all of these are correct
Before making a cut with the radial arm saw you should __________.
a. allow the saw to reach full speed
b. hold the saw to prevent it from coming forward
c. make sure all locking handles are secure
d. all of the above
